
Film directed by Manao Horiuchi.
Directed by Manao Horiuchi, Forbidden Sands leans on a strong ensemble — Minoru Ōki, Kyōko Izumi, Akira Ishihama — 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 screen titles of 1957.
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Because of her past, 17-year-old Rio lives her days filling the emptiness in her heart with money—until one day, she meets a university professor named Kouki and falls in love.
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