Flower & Snake: Zero (2014)
A Japanese erotic thriller in which a police inspector's undercover investigation spirals into captivity, darkness, and psychological torment.
Flower & Snake: Zero - Movie Information
- Original Title: 花と蛇 ZERO
- Release Year: 2014
- Directed by: Hajime Hashimoto
- Type: Movie
- Genres: Mystery, Thriller, Drama, Horror
- Runtime: 1h 53m
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- Release Date (Theatrical): May 17, 2014 (Japan - R18+), September 18, 2014 (South Korea - 19)
- Alternative Titles: 花と蛇 ZERO (JP), Flower and snake (BR), 꽃과 뱀 : 더 제로 (KR), Flower and Snake: Zero (US)
- Production Companies: Toei Company, Toei Video Company, Toei Tokyo
- Production Countries: Japan
Flower & Snake: Zero - Plot
Misaki Amemiya is an assistant inspector for the Metropolitan Police Department's Community Safety Bureau who becomes ensnared in a trap while investigating a mysterious illegal video website called "Babylon". Soon, she's bound and tortured along with Shizuko and an oversexed housewife named Ruri.
Flower & Snake: Zero - Cast & Crew
Director(s)
- Hajime Hashimoto
Main Cast
- Maiko Amano
- Noriko Hamada
- Rina Sakuragi
- Kanji Tsuda
- Naoki Kawano
- Hideo Sakaki
- Yuuki Tsujimoto
- Daikichi Sugawara
- Yuichi Kimura
Writers
- Takehiko Minato
Flower & Snake: Zero - FAQs
What is Flower & Snake: Zero about?
Flower & Snake: Zero follows Misaki Amemiya, a Metropolitan Police Department inspector who gets ensnared while investigating an illegal video website called "Babylon." She ends up bound and subjected to torment alongside two other women, Shizuko and Ruri, in this dark Japanese erotic thriller.
Is Flower & Snake: Zero a sequel or prequel?
Flower & Snake: Zero functions as a prequel or reboot within the long-running Flower & Snake franchise, which originated from Oniroku Dan's novels. The 2014 film reimagines the series with a new storyline rather than directly continuing the 2004 Flower & Snake film directed by Masaru Konuma.
Who directed Flower & Snake: Zero?
Flower & Snake: Zero was directed by Hajime Hashimoto, a Japanese filmmaker working within the pink film and erotic thriller genre. The film was produced by Toei Company, Toei Video Company, and Toei Tokyo, and released in Japan in May 2014.
Who are the main actors in Flower & Snake: Zero?
The film stars Maiko Amano as inspector Misaki Amamiya, Noriko Hamada as Shizuko, and Rina Sakuragi as Ruri. Supporting cast includes Kanji Tsuda, Naoki Kawano, Hideo Sakaki, Yuuki Tsujimoto, Daikichi Sugawara, and Yuichi Kimura.
What genre is Flower & Snake: Zero?
Flower & Snake: Zero belongs to the Mystery, Thriller, Drama, and Horror genres. It also falls within Japan's pink film tradition, blending erotic content with suspense and dark narrative themes. The film carries an R18+ rating in Japan and a 19+ classification in South Korea.
How long is Flower & Snake: Zero?
Flower & Snake: Zero has a runtime of 1 hour and 53 minutes (113 minutes). It was released in Japan on May 17, 2014, with a subsequent South Korean release on September 18, 2014.
Is Flower & Snake: Zero based on a true story?
No, Flower & Snake: Zero is not based on a true story. It is a fictional work rooted in the Flower & Snake franchise, which derives from the erotic novels of Japanese author Oniroku Dan. The story of inspector Misaki Amemiya and the illegal site "Babylon" is entirely fictional.
What are similar movies to Flower & Snake: Zero?
Viewers who enjoyed Flower & Snake: Zero may also appreciate The Piano Teacher (2001), Singapore Sling (1990), Rope (1948), and The Story of O (1975). Within the Japanese pink film tradition, Kōshoku hana densha (1981) and related Toei productions offer comparable thematic territory.
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