Genshu Hanayagi: Prison Diary (1984)

1h 30m · 11 May 1984

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This drama attracted significant attention as an adaptation in which actress and dancer Genshu Hanayanagi recounts her real-life experiences in prison. On October 29, 1980, Hanayanagi (playing herself) began serving a prison sentence after being convicted of assaulting the head of a traditional dance school. Inside, she met women from diverse backgrounds, including a woman who allowed birds to devour her own child and a member of the Red Army Faction. Although initially met with a cold reception, Hanayanagi gradually became a central figure among them, thanks to her naturally cheerful personality.

Movie ID	36003
Genre	Crime, Drama
Director	Yukio Noda
Main cast	Genshū Hanayagi, Junko Miyashita, Sakura Kamo, Kazuko Shirakawa, Miki Sanjō, Miyuki Kojima, Sanae Nakahara, Yoshimi Ashikawa
Release date	11 May 1984
Release year	1984
Language	Japanese
Duration	90 min (1h 30m)
Rating	–
Production house	TBS