Though the sands of the seashore may be endless, the seeds of sexual harassment never run out. One after another, he torments various women—subordinates called in to help with after-work tasks, lewd private tutors, aspiring female screenwriters—and gradually, their resistance fades away, leaving them humiliated yet helpless. Strangely compelling, this hypnotic progression draws you in completely, becoming one of the film's greatest appeals.