
A Fugitive from the Past(1965)
Three robbers escape with loot from a heist before one of them kills the others. Their corpses wash up near the aftermath of a maritime calamity, provoking a policeman's interest.

It was five years ago when Minako spent a night with Sozo, younger brother of her ex-husband. She now lives in a local town with a rich old man who owns a dry goods store. Minako travels to Tokyo on business every three months, during which time she continues to meet Sozo, who has married the daughter of his respected teacher.

Shima Iwashita
Minako Nishida

Akira Nakao
Sozo Emura

Isao Natsuyagi

Yasunori Irikawa

Toshio Takahara

Yoshi Katō

Misako Tominaga

Miyoko Akaza

Keiko Amaji
Makiko Kitashiro
Shadow of Deception is a mystery, drama film released in 1971. Directed by Kōichi Saitō, it stars Shima Iwashita, Akira Nakao, Isao Natsuyagi. It was five years ago when Minako spent a night with Sozo, younger brother of her ex-husband. She now lives in a local town with a rich old man who owns a dry goods store. Minako travels to Tokyo on business every three months, during which time she continues to meet Sozo, who has married the daughter of his respected teacher.
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