Oishi, a policeman, investigates the murder of Otoyo, a woman who was in love with him. In the course of his work he uncovers some secrets about her - a son abandoned on the island where she was born and several lovers, who were responsible for the death of her husband. A compelling mystery drama from the director of ‘Children of Hiroshima’ and ‘The Island’.
Credits: Director, Kaneto Shindo.
Cast: Nobuko Otowa, Misako Tomiyama, Mutsuhiro Toura, Kozo Yamamura.
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ACMI Identifier
F000014
Languages
English
Japanese
Subject categories
Courtroom, Crime, Espionage & Thrillers
Courtroom, Crime, Espionage & Thrillers → Detective and mystery films
Crime, Espionage, Justice, Police & Prisons → Criminal investigation
Crime, Espionage, Justice, Police & Prisons → Murder
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White
Holdings
35mm film; Limited Access Print (Section 2)