The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine
Trailer: The Chrysanthemum and the Guillotine
Cast: Mai Kiryu, Hanae Kan, Masahiro Higashide, Kanichiro Sato, Yôko Kamon, Maki Maehara
Studio: Stance Company, Kokuei Company
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