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title: "A Snake of June"
year: 2003
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/a-snake-of-june-2003"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 33431
imdb_id: "tt0330904"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 77
community_rating: 6.7
vote_count: 182
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# A Snake of June (2003) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/a-snake-of-june-2003

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "A Snake of June".
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, numbers, or plot points.
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Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: A Snake of June (Japanese: Rokugatsu no hebi).
Release/Year: 2002 (Wikipedia, IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes) or 2003 (TMDB). Note: Sources conflict on year. I will use the years provided in context or mention the discrepancy if necessary, but usually, I should stick to what's there. Wikipedia/IMDb/RT say 2002. TMDB says 2003. I'll use 2002 as it's more prevalent in the sources.
Director: Shinya Tsukamoto (also spelled Shin'ya Tsukamoto).
Genre: Romance, Drama, Thriller, Erotic thriller.
Writer/Director: Shinya Tsukamoto.
Cast: Asuka Kurosawa, Yûji Kôtari, Shin'ya Tsukamoto, Susumu Terajima.
Runtime:

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Fandor Amazon Channel, AsianCrush, Midnight Pulp, BFI Player Amazon Channel, Midnight Pulp Amazon Channel, Cineverse Amazon Channel, ARROW | Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Arrow Video Amazon Channel, BFI Player Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel | None | Amazon Video, YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | AsianCrush, Midnight Pulp | Cineverse | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Shinya Tsukamoto
- **Networks / Studios**: Kaijyu Theater

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Asuka Kurosawa** as *Rinko Tatsumi*
- **Shinya Tsukamoto** as *Michiro Iguchi*
- **Susumu Terajima** as *Policeman*
- **Takuji Suzuki** as *Rinko's Colleague*
- **Mansaku Fuwa** as *House Owner*
- **Masato Tsujioka** as *Stalker*
- **Tomorowo Taguchi** as *Editor-in-Chief*
- **Yûji Kôtari** as *Shigehiko Tatsumi*
- **Ikko Suzuki** as *Sex Toy Store Clerk*
- **Hiromi Kanaya** as *Hostess*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch A Snake of June online?
A Snake of June is currently available to watch or stream on Fandor Amazon Channel, AsianCrush, Midnight Pulp, BFI Player Amazon Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is A Snake of June worth watching?
A Snake of June holds a community rating of 6.7/10 based on 182 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Romance, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie A Snake of June and when was it released?
A Snake of June is a feature film with a runtime of 77 minutes. It was released in 2003. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed A Snake of June?
A Snake of June was directed by Shinya Tsukamoto.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [A Snake of June — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/33431)
- [A Snake of June - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Snake_of_June)
- [A Snake of June](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/)
- [A Snake of June (2002) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0330904/)
- [June 2005 | blackfilm.com | features |BLACK SNAKE MOAN preview](http://www.blackfilm.com/20050624/features/blacksnakemoanpreview.shtml)

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