A Lonely Gamble

A Lonely Gamble

1965 · 96 min · Drama

In post-war Japan, it is difficult for private business to stay afloat. The small atelier has a debt of several million yen. To get a loan, his proprietress is forced to turn to a successful businessman, owner of entertainment establishments and bars. But she has nothing to guarantee the return of the debt, and then she offers herself as collateral. A drama about the contradictory nature of human feelings.

Directed by Shinji Murayama · Written by Kimiyuki Hasegawa

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