The Kiss

The Kiss

2007 · 108 min · ★ 6.6 · Crime, Drama, Romance

One day Kyoko watches television and sees a man turning himself in to the police after murdering a family. Something within Kyoko connects with the man, as she recognizes a similar soul. Despite the worries of the killer's lawyer, she approaches the killer and the two start corresponding.

Directed by Kunitoshi Manda · Written by Kunitoshi Manda

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