Una lección criminal

The film lacks a sense of reality, as many of the developments are not unlike those of the Japanese justice system. Also, many of the developments are predictable and not surprising, but I still thought this film was great because of the excellent performance of Sadawo Abe in the lead role. Mr. Abe did an excellent job of playing an orderly pleasure killer who skillfully tames abused and emotionally traumatized boys and girls. As an audience member, we were relieved that he had already been arrested and imprisoned in the film, but Mr. Abe's performance was so excellent that even our relief was threatened.