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Kyôsei hitozuma: Nikuyoku no ureta wana
Yuko inherited a vast fortune from her wealthy father. Her husband, Ichiro, was a typical good-for-nothing, constantly losing money despite running several restaurants. He was also a gambling addict, and his debts grew and grew. One day, Yuko decided to divorce him and used her husband's younger brother, Jiro, who looked exactly like him…
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Yuko inherited a vast fortune from her wealthy father. Her husband, Ichiro, was a typical good-for-nothing, constantly losing money despite running several restaurants. He was also a gambling addict, and his debts grew and grew. One day, Yuko decided to divorce him and used her husband's younger brother, Jiro, who looked exactly like him…
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Written By:Daikei Shimizu
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Runtime:61 minutes
Studio:Taikei Office, Okura Pictures
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