Banned Book: Flesh Futon (1975)

Banned Book: Flesh Futon 1975 / 発禁肉蒲団 1975 / Hakkin Nikubuton

The film is based on 17th century Chinese erotic novel by Li Yu best known as The Carnal Prayer Mat. Mio is a struggling writer who writes a pornographic book entitled Flesh Futon which becomes a surprise best seller. With his newfound wealth, Mio begins indulging in the nightlife, excusing his activities to his wife by saying it is for research. (Source: theMoviedb)