---
title: "Snakes and Earrings"
year: 2008
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/snakes-and-earrings-2008"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 38551
imdb_id: "tt1254249"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 123
community_rating: 6.1
vote_count: 41
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Snakes and Earrings (2008) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/snakes-and-earrings-2008

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Snakes and Earrings is a 2008 feature film from Japan that falls under the romance, thriller, crime, and melodrama genres. The story follows a straight-laced woman named Lui who meets a troubled punk kid named Ama in a nightclub, leading her into an obsession with body modification involving Ama and his heavily-tattooed friend Shiba.

The film explores themes of desire, obsession, and physical alteration with a runtime of 2 hours and 3 minutes. It is adapted from a novel and is rated R15+ for its mature content.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A straight-laced young woman enters a dark underworld of body modification after meeting a punk kid."

### Why Watch
- It features a unique exploration of body modification and obsession.
- The plot involves an intense dynamic between Lui, Ama, and Shiba.
- It is a feature film adaptation of a novel released in 2008.

### Caveats & Content Note
- It contains sexual content and nudity that may not appeal to all viewers.
- Tone & Suitability: The tone is dramatic and the pacing follows a 2 hour and 3 minute feature film runtime with mature themes.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #body-modification, #romance, #thriller, #crime, #melodrama, #erotic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Yukio Ninagawa
- **Networks / Studios**: Amuse Soft Entertainment, Point Break Pictures, Studio3

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Yuriko Yoshitaka** as *Lui*
- **Kengo Kora** as *Ama*
- **Arata Iura** as *Shiba*
- **Yû Abiru** as *Maki*
- **Sonim** as *Yuri*
- **Yuko Imai**
- **Shūto Ayabe**
- **Hidekazu Ichinose**
- **Masafumi Senô**
- **Ennosuke Ichikawa** as *Kamejirô Ichikawa*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where to stream Snakes and Earrings (2008)?
Streaming availability can be checked on platforms that currently list the movie, such as The Movie Database.

### Q: Is Snakes and Earrings worth watching?
It is worth watching if you are looking for a Japanese drama and thriller featuring romance and body modification themes.

### Q: What is the binge duration for Snakes and Earrings?
The film has a total runtime of 2 hours and 3 minutes.

### Q: What are the essential episodes to watch?
Snakes and Earrings is a standalone feature film rather than a series with episodes.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Snakes and Earrings — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/38551)
- [Snakes and Earrings (2008) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1254249/fullcredits/)
- [Snakes and Earrings (2008) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/38551/cast)
- [Snakes and Earrings Full Cast & Crew - MyDramaList](https://mydramalist.com/1407-snakes-and-earrings/cast)
- [Snakes and Earrings - Cast & Crew - Flickchart](https://www.flickchart.com/movie/snakes-and-earrings/credits)
- [Snakes and Earrings - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snakes_and_Earrings)

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