Widow's Boarding House Collection

The "Widow's Boarding House" series is a collection of 15 independent films produced by Nikkatsu between 1974 and 1984. Directed by Shinya Yamamoto, these productions were acquired and distributed under the "Roman Porno" label. Two films within the collection are also categorized as part of a "Semi-Documentary" series. The total runtime of the entire collection spans 1004 minutes, with a reported budget and revenue of zero. The films in the series vary in length, ranging from 63 to 74 minutes. The collection's titles often feature variations on the phrase "Widow's Boarding House," sometimes incorporating additional descriptive elements. These films represent a consistent creative vision from director Shinya Yamamoto across a decade of production. This film collection offers a glimpse into a specific facet of Japanese cinema during the 1970s and early 1980s, presented through the lens of the "Roman Porno" distribution. The series' runtime totals 1004 minutes across its 15 installments.