The Awakening

The Awakening

1957 · 91 min · Crime, Drama

A unique literary work that describes the end of a married woman who rebelled against her husband's adultery and became addicted to her own sexuality.

Directed by Yutaka Abe · Written by Kennosuke Tateoka

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