Throughout his work, Kumashiro used "indecent" or "immoral" relations not for mere titillation, but to challenge what he viewed as contrived morality imposed by those in power.
: This recurring theme, admired by international filmmakers like François Truffaut, positioned women as the seekers of desire while often portraying men as foolish or stuck in archaic power structures. Major Works and Cinematic Legacy immoral indecent relations tatsumi kumashiro work
The production of Immoral: Indecent Relations was marked by tragedy. Kumashiro, who had suffered from chronic health issues including a collapsed lung in 1983, directed the film while reliant on an oxygen tank. He passed away from heart and lung failure on February 24, 1995, before the film was completed. Throughout his work, Kumashiro used "indecent" or "immoral"