Ooku Hankachou (1983)
• May 13th, 1983 • 1h 32min
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During the reign of Shogun Ienari Tokugawa, heir Takechiyo is found murdered with aconite-coated needles. A missing needle belonging to a palace lady raises suspicion, but she claims innocence.
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