In 1966, Hakamada Iwao was framed for murdering the family of the managing director of a miso company. Even after being sentenced to death, he continued to appeal his innocence and finally in 2014 a decision to reopen the case was handed down. The film depicts Hakamada, released from prison after forty-eight years, restoring his existence as he returns to a normal life.
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Kim Sungwoong Director
First release February 27, 2016 · Produced in Japan · Original title 袴田巖 夢の間の世の中
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Kimoon Film
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Japan
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Original title
袴田巖 夢の間の世の中
Original language
Japanese
Spoken on screen
Japanese
Release dates
Japan · February 27, 2016
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