Best Wishes for Tomorrow

Best Wishes for Tomorrow

2007 · 110 min · ★ 8.0 · Drama

A Japanese Class B war criminal sets out to take full responsibility for the execution of American Airmen.

Directed by Takashi Koizumi · Written by Roger Pulvers

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