Twenty-Four Eyes

Twenty-Four Eyes

1954 · 156 min · ★ 7.7 · Drama

From 1928 to 1946, the lives of 12 young people and their school teacher in a poor Japanese village are profoundly affected by historical events and personal circumstances.

Directed by Keisuke Kinoshita · Written by Keisuke Kinoshita

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