Edo era. The clerk of the criminal court, Shioya Kojuro, witnesses many tragic stories that take place in the dungeons of the prison. One of them especially more
Edo era. The clerk of the criminal court, Shioya Kojuro, witnesses many tragic stories that take place in the dungeons of the prison. One of them especially touches his soul, forcing him to take up the pen and leave a testimony for posterity. Christian Kiyoshi is accused of arson and murder of a wealthy merchant. Despite the fact that the young woman categorically denies her involvement in the crime, her faith becomes an aggravating circumstance, and torture is forced to incriminate herself. close