This Transient Life

"This Transient Life" (1970) is a Japanese erotic drama film that tells the story of a young man who falls in love with his sister, Yuri (Michiko Tsukasa), and gets her pregnant. After a monk from a nearby Buddhist monastery discovers their relationship, the young man becomes an assistant to master sculptor Mori (Eiji Okada). As he navigates his complicated affairs, including his relationships with both Mori's wife and his own family, the film explores themes of sibling love, Buddhist morality, and the complexities of human desire.