Crazed Fruit

Crazed Fruit

1981 · 85 min · ★ 5.7 · Drama, Romance, Thriller

A working class young man, Tetsuo, who distrusts all rich people, falls in love with a girl, Chika, from an affluent family. He has a difficult time, but love survives despite the problems.

Directed by Kichitaro Negishi · Written by Fumio Kōnami

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