Fantastic Fest 2011

Director Takaomi Ogata in attendance!

Rintaro (Chavetaro Ishizaki) is a lonely guy who lives with a life-size sex doll named Ibuki (played, at times, by Rin Sakuragi). As far as Rintaro is concerned, his relationship is completely normal. He eats with the doll, goes on dates and enjoys numerous “intimate” moments with her. But once Ritaro decides to “cheat” with a real woman, his latex fantasy life begins to unravel.

Takaomi Ogata is a young filmmaker that likes to tackle abhorrent subject matter. His first fi lm ENDLESS BLUE explored the subject of self-mutilation in young Japanese women. This is a film about sex and relationships…that is, perverted sex and dysfunctional relationships. On the surface, BODY TEMPERATURE bears all the signs of a pink film. The running time is short, the plot is sex-centric and the budget is obviously small. The presence of porn star Rin Sakuragi furthers the impression that coitus might burst out any moment. However BODY TEMPERATURE is a subtle film that walks a thin line between outrageousness and earnestness. The core relationship is inherently absurd yet the film takes the man’s love for the doll seriously. There are comical moments but they are subtle. The film’s commitment to its characters and the story make the creepy moments —and there are a whole lot of creepy moments— that much more powerful. (Rodney Perkins)

Japanese films at Fantastic Fest 2011 are presented by WELL GO USA ENTERTAINMENT