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Release Year1950
Runtime1h 29m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
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DirectorKajirō Yamamoto
WritersKajirō Yamamoto
TypeFeature Film
RatingNot rated yet
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsShinju fujin: Hitozuma no maki
About Shinju fujin: Hitozuma no maki
A prostitute? A poisonous woman? A virgin widow writhing in agony night after night, tormented by her first misstep.
Directed by Kajirō Yamamoto, Shinju fujin: Hitozuma no maki leans on a strong ensemble — Shinobu Araki, Mieko Takamine, Kumeko Urabe — 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 1950.
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