Skin of Roses is a Japanese erotic drama film directed by Yusuke Watanabe and released in 1978. The movie explores the story of Ritsuko, a beautiful and successful madame of a high-end nightclub in Tokyo. She is married to a notorious gangster who is sent to jail for his criminal activities, leaving her to face the consequences of his misdeeds.
Desperate to pay off her husband's debts and secure her financial future, Ritsuko begins to offer private sex shows to the VIP clientele of the club. These shows are highly sexual and cater to the specific fetishes and desires of the clients. Despite her reluctance at first, Ritsuko gradually becomes used to this lifestyle and begins to enjoy the power and control it gives her over her clients.
However, as time passes, Ritsuko starts to feel trapped in her situation and realizes the true extent of her husband's debts. With the help of a loyal employee, she sets out to confront the yakuza loan shark and negotiate a deal to pay off her debts once and for all.
Skin of Roses features explicit sexual content and explores themes of power, control, and the consequences of one's actions. Naomi Tani's performance as Lady Ritsuko is praised for its complexity and depth, and the movie is considered a classic of Japanese erotic cinema.
