Lured Innocence

Lured Innocence

Deceptive passion... Malicious seduction.

R 1998 · 97 min · ★ 4.8 · Thriller, Drama

A reporter sent to cover a murder trial discovers a web of deceit stemming from a torrid affair.

Directed by Kikuo Kawasaki · Written by Kikuo Kawasaki

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