Abortion

Abortion

1966 · 75 min · ★ 5.1 · Drama, Horror

A gynecologist attempts to rid the world of sexual problems by separating sex on the one hand and reproduction, which he feels should be left to artificial wombs.

Directed by Masao Adachi · Written by Masao Adachi

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