On 17 May 1936–during a period of war, economic depression, public unease and growing militarism, a time of unrest and confusion when public opinion was, at best, unpredictable–Sada Abe killed and emasculated her lover. Condemned by the law, Sada finds herself lionised by the press and hailed as a 'saint' of love. Because hers was a crime of passion, the purity of her motivation elevates her from criminal to heroine.
Sada Abe
Tatsuzo Kikumoto
Takuzo Abe
Masaru Okada
Yoshi Kikumoto
Shinkichi
Sanosuke Tachibana
Takiguchi
Kin
Detective
Toshihiko Saito
Maid
Young Soldier
Toki
Tofu Shop
Miyazaki Toshisaburo
Young Chef
Young Officer