Beautiful Lure: A Modern Tale of Painted Skin

Beautiful Lure: A Modern Tale of Painted Skin

2021 · 120 min · ★ 6.5 · Romance, Drama

With both beauty and wit, Maiko looks for a man who suits her. One night, she finds Taro, a candidate for the prime minister. Everything goes well as she plans, but he finds out she's actually a "youma" who destroys the country. What's their destiny?

Directed by Hiroshi Akabane · Written by Sayaka Okawa

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