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Thirst for Love

7.019671h 39mMovieDrama

A young wealthy widow becomes sexually involved with her father-in-law, while harboring a destructive obsession with the family gardener.

DirectorKoreyoshi Kurahara
WritersKoreyoshi Kurahara·Toshiya Fujita
ProducerKazuo Otsuka

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Criterion ChannelCriterion Channel
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Koreyoshi Kurahara

RARuriko Asaoka
Ruriko Asaoka
Etsuko
NNNobuo Nakamura
Nobuo Nakamura
Father-in-Law
TITetsuo Ishidate
Tetsuo Ishidate
Saburo
AYAkira Yamanouchi
Akira Yamanouchi
Kensuke
YKYūko Kusunoki
Yūko Kusunoki
YK
Yōko Kozono
CK
Chitose Kurenai
AF
Akio Fujii
YOYuji Odaka
Yuji Odaka
TK
Toshizō Kudō
YN
Yasue Nishihara
KT
Kensuke Tamai

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Thirst for Love — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Thirst for Love?

Thirst for Love is streaming on Criterion Channel in Canada. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Thirst for Love on Netflix?

No, Thirst for Love is not on Netflix in Canada as of November 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel.

Is Thirst for Love on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Thirst for Love isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel instead.

Where can I watch Thirst for Love for free?

Thirst for Love is available on Criterion Channel in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.