The Water Was So Clear

A Buddhist priest rescues a homeless girl and brings her into his temple's household. Soon she becomes an essential part of the place. One night she is raped by a young man who then becomes her lover. The priest happens on them one night as they make love before the temple shrine, and he becomes erotically obsessed.

Release Date

April 14, 1973

Status

Released

Original Title

餓鬼草紙

Runtime

1h 32min

Budget

Revenue

Language

Japanese

Production Companies

Takabayashi Yoichi Production