Perfect Education: 40 Days of Love
2001 · 89 min · ★ 4.6 · Drama
A young girl, who lost her father at her early age, is kidnapped by a school teacher. He strips, binds and attempts to rape her. For the next few days she tries to escape but in vain. Later, she becomes used to the life with him. Even when she has a chance to run, she chooses to stay. Slowly, their relationship becomes a creepy half-paternal, half-romantic liaison.
Directed by Yōichi Nishiyama · Written by Hajime Shimada
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