A Human Promise(1986)
An old woman has died and her widower with dementia confesses to killing her. After this, the story goes back in time to show the events leading up to her death.
Movie: A Human Promise
Top 10 Billed Cast
Ryôsaku Morimoto
Yoshio, Ryôsaku's son
Ritsuko, Yoshio's wife
Tatsu, Ryôsaku's wife
Takeya Nakamura
Saeko Nogawa
Naoko, Yoshio's daughter
Takao, Yoshio's son
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An old woman has died and her widower with dementia confesses to killing her. After this, the story goes back in time to show the events leading up to her death.
Release Date
1986-09-13
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