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The Glamorous Life of Sachiko Hanai (2007): Ratings & Plot

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The Glamorous Life of Sachiko Hanai is a 2007 fantasy drama directed by Mitsuru Meike. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes. Critics gave it 46 on Metacritic.

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The Glamorous Life of Sachiko Hanai (2007) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Mitsuru Meike
Genres
Drama , Fantasy , Comedy
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The story

What Is The Glamorous Life of Sachiko Hanai About?

The premise of The Glamorous Life of Sachiko Hanai without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A provocative private tutor named Sachiko Hanai experiences a life-altering event when she sustains a gunshot wound to the head. Miraculously surviving, she develops an extraordinary intellect and must now use her newfound abilities to evade relentless North Korean agents. They are hunting for a vital fingerprint she possesses, one that holds the key to preventing a potential global catastrophe.

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Crew

The Director of The Glamorous Life of Sachiko Hanai

Directed by Mitsuru Meike.

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One more film directed by Mitsuru Meike: Bitter Sweet.

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Ratings

The Glamorous Life of Sachiko Hanai Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Glamorous Life of Sachiko Hanai 46 on Metacritic.

Plot

The Glamorous Life of Sachiko Hanai Plot Summary

What happens in The Glamorous Life of Sachiko Hanai from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In the thrumming heart of Tokyo’s nightlife, Sachiko Hanai, portrayed by Emi Kuroda, navigates a world where the lines between fantasy and reality blur. As a skilled call girl, she revels in a variety of sexual roleplay, adopting different personas to fulfill the whims of her clients. However, her night takes a dramatic turn at a bustling late-night café when she witnesses a tense standoff between two men—one a North Korean operative and the other an agent from the Middle East. Chaos erupts as gunfire shatters the ambiance, and in a foolish act, Sachiko tries to document the pandemonium on her cell phone.

Full summary

The whole story of The Glamorous Life of Sachiko Hanai, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know The Glamorous Life of Sachiko Hanai?

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The Glamorous Life of Sachiko Hanai FAQ: Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Glamorous Life of Sachiko Hanai, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Glamorous Life of Sachiko Hanai?

The Glamorous Life of Sachiko Hanai runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was The Glamorous Life of Sachiko Hanai released?

The Glamorous Life of Sachiko Hanai was released on April 13, 2007.

Who directed The Glamorous Life of Sachiko Hanai?

The Glamorous Life of Sachiko Hanai was directed by Mitsuru Meike.

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How is The Glamorous Life of Sachiko Hanai rated?

The Glamorous Life of Sachiko Hanai has 46 on Metacritic.

Does The Glamorous Life of Sachiko Hanai have a post-credit scene?

No. The Glamorous Life of Sachiko Hanai has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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