A Tale of Sorrow and Sadness

A Tale of Sorrow and Sadness

★ 5.6IMDb Score
Released:1977-05-21
Genre:Drama
Duration:93 min
Country:Japan
Director:Seijun Suzuki
Actors:Yōko Shiraki, Kyōko Enami, Yoshio Harada, Masumi Okada, Kōji Wada
Production:Shochiku

Overview:

A rookie golfer must cope with the stress of fame after a marketing executive transforms her into a sports celebrity.

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