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W no higeki - Based on a popular mystery novel by Shizuko Natsuki, this 1984 classic stars Hiroko Yakushimaru, who made her mark in 1981's Sailor Suit and Machine Gun and became the queen of the Kadokawa idol films.

Young college student Shizuka is given the opportunity to act in a stage play with professionals. She's willing to go to great lengths to obtain this role of a lifetime and receives the opportunity to claim that role if she's willing to lie about the death of a wealthy patron of the stage play's lead actress. The real-life drama gradually comes to mirror the story of the play being performed by her. Will she sell her soul to gain her dream? If she does, what will be the consequences?

One of the best films of the Kadokawa era, it's not only a compelling mystery, but also a mesmerizing take on the struggles of Japanese women in a modernized society.

This film marks one of Hiroko Yakushimaru's most acclaimed performances, earning her the best actress prize at the Blue Ribbon Awards and another best actress nomination at the Japan Academy Awards.

Director: Shinichiro Sawai

Stars: Hiroko Yakushimaru, Yoshiko Mita and Masanori Sera

1984 - JAPANESE with OPTIONAL ENGLISH SUBTITLES - COLOR - 16:9 ANAMORPHIC WIDESCREEN - 108 MINUTES