A Blood Stained Love Affair

A Blood Stained Love Affair

1974 · 75 min · ★ 6.0

Emika has been raised by her aunt Ineko, who runs a high-class club in Akasaka. Ineko is backed by Ohashi, a political mastermind, but at the same time, she gives money to Riki, a young aspiring photographer, and has a relationship with him. Riki gets to know Emika and falls in love with her at first sight. When Riki asks Ineko for money to buy a car, Ineko sells Emika's virginity to Ohashi.

Directed by Yasuo Furuhata · Written by Masashige Narusawa

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