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Onan

IMDb 5.2

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“ONAN is a work about desire (masturbation) which has no object but itself. The appearance of the large egg objectifies the man's desires. After colliding with the other (a girl), the hero falls down while still holding the egg, thus caricaturing the desire of the hero.” —Takahiko Iimura (takaiimura.com)

Fantasy
Short Film

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What is Onan (1963) about?

“ONAN is a work about desire (masturbation) which has no object but itself. The appearance of the large egg objectifies the man's desires. After colliding with the other (a girl), the hero falls down while still holding the egg, thus caricaturing the desire of the hero.” —Takahiko Iimura (takaiimura.com)

Who stars in Onan?

Onan stars Natsuyuki Nakanishi (Boy), Akiko Kodaira (Girl). The film was directed by Takahiko Iimura.

How long is Onan?

Onan has a runtime of 8 min and premiered in 1963.

Is Onan worth watching?

Onan holds an IMDb rating of 5.2/10. Fans of Fantasy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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