Tampopo (1985)
Tampopo (1985) is a Japanese comedy-drama film directed by Juzo Itami. It is often referred to as the "Ramen Western" due to its combination of genres. The film follows the story of a truck driver and his sidekick who help a widow open a ramen shop. Along the way, they encounter a variety of characters and situations.
One of the most memorable aspects of Tampopo (1985) is its exploration of sexual moments. The film contains a variety of scenes that are both humorous and erotic. One of the most iconic scenes is when the truck driver and his sidekick help the widow learn how to make the perfect ramen. During the lesson, the widow is taught how to use her body to create the perfect texture and flavor. This scene is both humorous and sensual, as it shows the power of the body in creating something delicious.
Another memorable sexual moment in Tampopo (1985) is when the truck driver and his sidekick are invited to a dinner party. At the dinner, the guests are served a variety of dishes, including a dish of raw eggs. The truck driver and his sidekick then proceed to eat the raw eggs in a sensual manner, which is both humorous and erotic.
Tampopo (1985) is a unique and memorable film that explores a variety of sexual moments. The film's exploration of sensuality and sexuality is both humorous and erotic, making it a classic of Japanese cinema.
-A nude/sexual scene occurs in which a woman's breasts are shown multiple times from different angles. The scene becomes somewhat explicit, as a man puts salt and lemon juice on her breasts, and uses another food item on her vulva to arouse her. Her vulva is never seen (although barely covered in some shots), and no intercourse takes place.
-A man briefly touches a woman's breasts (while clothed). Then the man and woman exchange a yoke of an egg back and forth by having their mouths making contact with each one another's. Similar to passionate kissing, the scene has a sexual connotation to it.
-In what may be a fantasy/dream sequence, a younger girl licks blood off of an older man's face, with a slight sexual implication. Her blouse is wet and slightly see-through.
-The end credits is of a mother breast-feeding her baby. The camera pans closer to her and eventually zooms very close to the breast she is using to nurse her baby.