Kisses

Kisses

1957 · 74 min · ★ 6.8 · Drama, Romance

Kinichi and Akiko meet when they visit their fathers in prison. After successfully gambling on a bicycle race, they spend an enjoyable day together at the beach.

Directed by Yasuzō Masumura · Written by Kazuo Funahashi

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