Hizoban Higasa no onna
1984 · 56 min · ★ 2.0 · Drama
A shop girl is sold to a military officer as a mistress. She endures his cruelty until she meets an aspiring writer.
Directed by Shigeru Amachi · Written by Shigeru Amachi
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