An Encyclopedia of Unconventional Women
May 30, 2009 | IMDB 3.5
105 min Watch NowComedy, Drama
This is an omnibus of six short films by six different directors, whose lead characters are unconventional women. They are "Hijoshi," females who live true to themselves and their desires.
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Give Me An A
Troublesome Night 2
Tokyo Shutter Girl
The Black Decameron
Eros
The Monster Club
Woman Is a Wonderful Thing
Omniboat: A Fast Boat Fantasia
Three Stories
Kinds of Kindness
If You Were Me 3
Sex Can Be Difficult
Creepshow
Creepshow 2
Creepshow 3
At the Bench
Slovakia 2.0
Ghosts vs. Aliens 03
History of the World: Part I
New York, I Love You
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IMDB 4.3 | Sep , 1997
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IMDB 0 | Oct , 2013
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IMDB 3.7 | Oct , 1972
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IMDB 5.7 | Dec , 2004
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IMDB 5.9 | Apr , 1981
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IMDB 7.5 | Dec , 1964
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IMDB 7 | Jan , 2020
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IMDB 0 | Feb , 1955
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IMDB 6.2 | May , 1987
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IMDB 0 | Apr , 2014
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IMDB 9.8 | Jun , 2007
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IMDB 6.8 | Jun , 1981
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IMDB 6 | Sep , 2008
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