Women’s Secrets Behind Bars

Women’s Secrets Behind Bars

1983 · 92 min · Drama, Crime

After being falsely charged with murdering her husband, Nao is sent to a prison for women where her fellow inmates try to help her escape.

Directed by Hitoshi Ōzu

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