Naomi

Naomi

1980 · 100 min · ★ 6.3 · Drama

Film adaptation to Junichiro Tanizaki's novel "Naomi". Focused around a man's obsession for a "modern girl".

Directed by Yoichi Takabayashi · Written by Yoichi Takabayashi

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