Of the Flesh
Of the Flesh
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Of the Flesh (1983)

TV-MA (US) | Philippines | Tagalog, Filipino | 123 min
Directed by: Marilou Diaz-Abaya
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A groom takes his city bride to his hometown to settle in his father's house. Struck by her uncanny resemblance to his dead wife, the patriarch is driven to lust after his daughter-in-law. When things come to a head, a violent family quarrel ensues and leads to tragedy. A middle-aged spinster recounts the tale to reveal her identity and trace the downfall of the landowning clan trapped in the past.

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Release Date

Philippines
(Metro Manila Film Festival)
1983-12-25
UK
(BFI London Film Festival)
1984-11-23
Japan
(ASEAN Cultural Center, Shibuya, Filipino Film Festival 1991)
1991-11-06
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Also Known As (A.K.A.)

Of the Flesh
(Original title)
Karunaru: Ai no fujōri
Japan
Karnal: The Absurdity of Love
Japan (English title)
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Parent Guide

Violence & Gore
Severe
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Mild
Frightening & Intense Scenes
Severe