A Case of Honor

A Case of Honor

1957 · 91 min · Drama

The obstinate black market trader Okyo lives together with her son Seitaro, who works as a mechanic for a bus company. She also looks after her son's colleague, the bus driver Fujita. When he causes an accident one day, Seitaro testifies against him due to his moral scruples, thus getting his company into trouble.

Directed by Minoru Shibuya · Written by Ryōsuke Saitō

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