English Title: Odd Obsession
Daiei Studios
Starring: Machiko Kyô, Ganjirô Nakamura
Directed by: Kon Ichikawa

Synopsis: Kenji Kenmochi (Ganjirô Nakamura) is an aging man who comes up with an unusual way to bolster his virility.

Cat Burglar (Scene Stealer): In one scene Kenji’s young wife, Ikuko (Machiko Kyô) sees a tiny kitten looking in through the door of the home.

She comments on how cute the kitten is and offers to get it some milk.

When the kitten comes inside for the milk it is clear one of its front legs is deformed and it limps. Ikuko looks horrified and gasps, “A cripple!”

Kitty Carnage Warning!  Ikuko exclaims, “How ugly!” and picks up the kitten by the scruff, carrying it to the door and throwing it roughly outside, adding, “Go away!”

Final Mewsings: Only ugly people can’t see the beauty in imperfections.

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