Thirst For LoveEtsuko is a trapped woman who lays traps for others After the early death of her philandering husband, Etsuko moves into her father in law's house, where she numbly submits to the old man's advances. Meanwhile she develops feelings for the handsome eighteen year old servant Saburo. Tormented by his indifference, yet invigorated by her desire, she makes one last, catastrophic bid for his attention. 'A sensuous, absorbing study of overriding obsession'

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