

Night Butterflies(1957)
A traditional bar mistress in Kyoto clashes with her Tokyo rival.

Movie: Night Butterflies

夜の蝶
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Overview
A traditional bar mistress in Kyoto clashes with her Tokyo rival.
Release Date
1957-04-01
Average
6.3
Rating:
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Languages:
日本語
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