Helter Skelter
In this visually striking film directed by Mika Ninagawa, the story follows Lilico, a top model whose beauty and success are maintained through extensive plastic surgery. As the pressures of fame and the side effects of her surgeries begin to unravel her life, Lilico’s world spirals into chaos. The film stars Erika Sawajiri in a compelling performance, capturing the dark side of the beauty industry. While it did not receive major awards, its bold aesthetic and commentary on societal beauty standards have garnered attention. For those interested, the movie can be viewed for free on Soap2day.
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Director: Mika Ninagawa
Actors: Anne Suzuki, Erika Sawajiri, Go Ayano, Hirofumi Arai, Kaori Momoi, Kiko Mizuhara, Nao Omori, Shinobu Terajima, Show Aikawa, Susumu Terajima
Country: Japan
Company: Asmik Ace Entertainment, Parco Co. Ltd., WOWOW
Worldwide Gross: $25,066,699