Rinku is a suicide-prevention counselor, living with her husband Shigehiko. He's older than she, scrubbing things constantly, sexually indifferent. They sleep apart. During Tokyo's rainy season, Iguchi, a photographer Rinku has counseled by phone, sends her pictures he has taken through her skylight: she's wearing a short skirt, masturbating. He offers her the negatives if she'll follow his instructions.
Everyone who's familiar with Shinya Tsukamoto's work (Tetsuo, Tokyo Fist) will recognize his style from the start. Lots of close-ups and shaky camera-work, which could've spelled disaster for any director but Tsukamoto is in perfect control over the uncontrolled.
The sexual themes run rampant with a common thread of voyeurism and Rinku is constantly being watched or used for someone's personal kink. The rain never seem to let up and must have affected the film's filter which is tinted in a grainy ocean blue color. Also, a long, seemingly self-aware metal penis makes an appearance. Mental.
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