Constantly jolting you with cinematic surprises, a quiet wildness suitable for Etsuko's simmering emotions. Gorgeous close-ups emphasizing sensuality; delirious slow-motion; still images; God's-eye view shots; a restless camera; sudden flashes of color. It's a dizzying, often breathtaking melange of technique, giving voice to Etsuko's mad passion. Asaoka turns in another stellar performance. The music is superb as well, and it's the most visually stunning of the Kurahara movies I've seen.