Twice on a Certain Night

Twice on a Certain Night

1956 · 99 min · ★ 10.0 · Drama

Poor social conditions badly affect the relationship between a married couple, when the husband, who is desperately searching for work, fails to notice the terrible sacrifices made by his wife when she accepts a job at a local inn.

Directed by Heinosuke Gosho · Written by Keiji Hasebe

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