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The Demon

19781h 50mYoshitarō Nomura
IMDb 7.4
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"They'd be better off with strangers."

When Sokichi stops providing his long-time lover Kikuyo enough money to pay for the care of their three young children, Kikuyo leaves the children with Sokichi - and his very surprised and angry wife Oume - and disappears.

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Child AbuseGreedAngryAggressiveDrearyDramaticComplicatedDishearteningTragic

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What is The Demon (1978) about?

When Sokichi stops providing his long-time lover Kikuyo enough money to pay for the care of their three young children, Kikuyo leaves the children with Sokichi - and his very surprised and angry wife Oume - and disappears.

Who stars in The Demon?

The Demon stars Ken Ogata (Sokichi Takeshita), Shima Iwashita (Oume), Mayumi Ogawa (Kikuyo), Hiroki Iwase (Riichi), Miyuki Yoshizawa (Yoshiko). The film was directed by Yoshitarō Nomura.

How long is The Demon?

The Demon has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1978.

Is The Demon worth watching?

The Demon holds an IMDb rating of 7.4/10. Fans of Drama, Crime are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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