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Lost Paradise
Rather lovers in hell than alone in heaven.
1997·1h 59m·★ 6.0
Japanese original
Kuki is a veteran newspaper reporter who has been shuffled off to a book-development branch and finds escape in an illicit relationship with Rinko. Together they find the passion no longer present in their marriages.
LUXEN Decision Guide
Does this fit your night?
A character-led choice where relationships, emotion, and personal stakes are a bigger part of the experience than spectacle.
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Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who want a more personal, reflective story.
Commitment
Standard sit-down · 1h 59m
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