The Demon (1978)

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In the gripping dramatic thriller The Demon, a desperate struggle of morality and survival unfolds. The story begins when Sokichi stops providing his longtime lover, Kikuyo, with enough money to care for their three young children. Left with no other options, a desperate Kikuyo makes a shocking move. She abruptly leaves the three children with Sokichi and his very surprised and angry wife, Oume, before completely disappearing into the night. Suddenly, Sokichi is forced to face the heavy consequences of his secret double life under his own roof. Meanwhile, Oume must grapple with her husband's betrayal while dealing with the unexpected arrival of his secret offspring. As tension rises and resentment festers within the household, the family is pushed to its absolute breaking point. This dark and suspenseful film explores the devastating cost of infidelity and the extremes people will go to when pushed to the edge. Will this fractured household survive the chaos, or will a deeper darkness consume them?

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 1978

Genre:Drama; Mystery