Raigyo

Raigyo

Baptized in blood. Consumed by guilt. Gratified by death.

1997 · 75 min · ★ 5.8 · Drama

A black clad woman murders a man that she had just met by chance through a phone sex club.

Directed by Takahisa Zeze · Written by Takahisa Zeze

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