---
title: "Beasts Cage"
year: 2008
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/beasts-cage-2008"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 348084
imdb_id: "tt15483640"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 70
community_rating: 3.0
vote_count: 2
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Beasts Cage (2008) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/beasts-cage-2008

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Beasts Cage is a Japanese drama film released on 29 February 2008. The feature runs approximately 70 minutes, with some listings noting a runtime of 1 hour 14 minutes. The story follows Natsuko, a young bar waitress who enters a relationship with Mr. Uehara

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A young woman finds herself trapped in a basement by her husband after he suspects betrayal."

### Why Watch
- explores complex power dynamics
- tense psychological atmosphere

### Caveats & Content Note
- contains graphic depictions of abuse
- disturbing subject matter
- Tone & Suitability: This film contains scenes of sexual abuse and torture that may be distressing to some viewers.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dark, disturbing, intense, suspenseful

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Hiroyuki Kawasaki

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Aoi Mizumori**
- **Kazu Itsuki**
- **Kenji Nakazawa**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who is the protagonist?
The story centers on a young bar waitress named Natsuko.

### Q: Why does Natsuko marry Mr. Uehara?
She marries him because he agrees to pay off her ex-husband's debt.

### Q: What causes the conflict between the couple?
Mr. Uehara suspects that Natsuko is still seeing another man named Seiji.

### Q: What is the beasts' cage?
It is a basement in Mr. Uehara's house where he holds his wife captive.

### Q: What is the tone of the film?
The film is characterized by a dark and intense focus on themes of punishment and abuse.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Beasts Cage — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/348084)
- [S & M series - Beasts Cage Full Cast & Crew - MyDramaList](https://mydramalist.com/718585-s-m-series-beasts-cage/cast)
- [Beasts Cage - Full Cast & Crew - TV Guide](https://www.tvguide.com/movies/beasts-cage/cast/2060172882/)
- [Beasts Cage - actors, characters and roles - acmodasi.in](https://www.acmodasi.in/amdb/movie/348084-beasts-cage-2008/actors)
- [Beasts Cage - Full Cast and Crew - Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/s-m-series-beasts-cage/Gt7mqY2lNkDzH2q4BQY4V7/credits/)

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