Zenshin to Koyubi

Zenshin to Koyubi, also known internationally by its translated title The Little Finger and the Forbidden Body, is a 2006 Japanese drama film directed by Kei Horie.

Production and Release

The film was directed by Kei Horie, who also co-wrote the screenplay alongside Masaaki Akahori. Chikako Nakabayashi served as the producer, while Hiroo Yanagida handled cinematography. The production has a runtime of 109 minutes and was released in Japan on July 15, 2006.

Plot Summary

Jun Miyamoto operates a call girl business in the countryside. He maintains an ambiguous relationship with a call girl named Yuri and secretly visits a psychological counselor named Takeda, who is also a client of his business. Jun feigns amnesia during his sessions, prompting Takeda to investigate his hidden past. Accompanied by Jun's sister Kumi and guided by a photograph, they travel to Aokigahara near Mount Fuji. There, they encounter Akari, who claims to have seen Kumi there years prior. The journey eventually leads Jun back to his parents' coastal home after a seven-year absence.

Cast

• Hiroyuki Ikeuchi as Jun Miyamoto
• Shion Machida as Yuri
• Akiko Fukuda as Kumi Miyamoto
• Toshiaki Megumi as Takeda
• Miyako Yamaguchi as Akari
• Tokuma Nishioka as Taizo Miyamoto
• Mitsuyo Ishigaki as Tamiyo Miyamoto
• Reiko Kataoka as Miyuki
• Masaaki Akahori as Ryou