The Sting of Death

The Sting of Death

1990 · 115 min · ★ 5.7 · Drama

Miho and Toshio, putting their children and household at stake, duel for control in their degrading, middle-aged marriage.

Directed by Kōhei Oguri · Written by Kōhei Oguri

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