based on the Japanese novel of Junichiro Tanizaki is Tinto Brass' erotic masterpiece, regarded worldwide as one of the best erotic movies ever made. In the background of Mussolini's Italy, Nino and Teresa Rolf (Stefania Sandrelli) celebrate their 20th wedding anniversary. Nino, married to a much younger wife, realizes that jealousy stimulates him. When Nino discovers that Teresa is attracted to their daughter's fiancee, he does everything to encourage an affair. This all results in Teresa's sexual liberation, but has unfortunate results for Nino. Also stars Frank Finlay and Barbara Cupisti.