
A businessman who dreams of a successful career ends up embroiled in a murder case after a love affair.
Directed by Sōkichi Tomimoto, The Midday Trap leans on a strong ensemble — Jirō Tamiya, Junko Kano, Hideo Takamatsu — 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 1962.
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With the aid of a fellow Auschwitz survivor and a hand-written letter, an elderly man with dementia goes in search of the person responsible for the death of his family.
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