It is an object of the present invention to provide a separation membrane
in which a film-forming solution can be prevented from reaching a rear
surface of a porous support in a step of forming a film, the adhesion
between a functional film for separation and the porous support is high,
and the thickness can be reduced. In the present invention, the
separation membrane includes a porous support having a rough rear surface
and a functional film for separation, and the functional film is disposed
on a front surface of the porous support and extends into the porous
support.