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Release Year1984
Runtime1h 31m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
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DirectorShigeru Doi
WritersTsutomu Nakamura
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsBranded Female Convicts
About Branded Female Convicts
In an Edo-era women's prison, Ochiyo manages to escape execution during a fire and becomes determined to seek revenge against her harsh jailers.
Directed by Shigeru Doi, Branded Female Convicts leans on a strong ensemble — Kimie Shingyoji, Yūko Katagiri, Jun Izumi — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1984.
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