Directed by
Kon Ichikawa.
In order to solve the mystery of a murder of an old governess which takes place at a wealthy Daidoji family's country estate, family secrets and lies dating back several generations must be sorted out once and for all. In the process, ancient wrongs are righted, and the innocent are cleared of blame. This detective drama is based on the mystery novels of Yokomizo Seishi. ~ Clarke Fountain, All Movie Guide