Japan Synopsis
水のないプール
The man has a monotonous job punching tickets for the Japanese railway. One night, while walking home, he saves Jun from getting raped by two hoodlums. A few days later, he sneaks into her house but gets discovered. Later, as he watches his son subdue an insect with a chemical, the man gets an idea to subdue women while they're sleeping so he won't be discovered sneaking into their home. His new hobby spirals out of control as his confidence grows.
The 1981–1983 Japan Window
68 Japan films released in this three-year window, ranked here by audience rating. A Pool Without Water sits at position #61.
Other Titles From Wakamatsu Production
The 1980s Japan Landscape
Catalog density by release year in the 1980s. Highlighted year (yellow) is when A Pool Without Water premiered. 280 total titles in this decade from Japan.
Reception Benchmarks
Ranked #4,339 of 4,579 Japan films indexed here (5th percentile by TMDB audience score).
Rating is -1.6 points below the Japan average of 6.9/10.
Among Japan Drama productions specifically: #1,877 of 1,933 (top 97%).
Production Details
| Primary Country | Japan |
|---|---|
| Original Language | Japanese |
| Production Companies | Wakamatsu Production |
| Runtime | 1h 43m |
| Release Date | February 20, 1982 |
| IMDb | tt0227066 |