Flower and Snake is a 2004 Japanese film directed by Takashi Ishii. The film is based on the novel Flower and Snake by Oniroku Dan. It is an erotic drama film that revolves around the submissive nature of Shizuka, who is married to a wealthy businessman.
Shizuka initially hesitates to divorce her domineering husband, who also happens to be the president of a large company. However, her husband wants to get rid of her, and he comes up with a twisted plan to make her sexually submissive. He orders his employee, Yoshi, to train Shizuka to become submissive sexually.
Yoshi, who is the son of an adult toy store owner, is initially reluctant to accept this task, but he eventually agrees to it. Yoshi was rendered impotent due to a traumatic incident that occurred during his childhood. He had killed a black American soldier who was having sexual relations with his mother.
During the course of Yoshi's training of Shizuka, he starts to recover from his affliction. He finds himself drawn to her submissive nature, and soon, he becomes attached to her. However, he also begins to realize that her husband's plan is not just to make her submissive but to humiliate her in the process.
Despite the challenges they face, Yoshi and Shizuka grow closer to each other, and Yoshi begins to see a different side of himself. In the end, they both find a way to escape the situation they are in, and they begin a new life together.
Overall, Flower and Snake is a thought-provoking film that explores the themes of sexuality, dominance, and submission. It has received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising the film's visual style and performances while others criticizing its explicit content.
