Sada is a compelling erotic thriller, based on the true story of Sada Abe, a Japanese geisha, who murdered and castrated her lover on May 19, 1936. Director Nobuhiko Obayashi explores Sada's past; her rape at age 14, her descent into prostitution, and the crime of passion that ultimately turned her into an overnight media celebrity. Starring Hitomi Kuroki (Paradise Lost); Sada is a shocking, daring, and provocative film.