The Descendant of a Baron / Grandes Belles Folies
1996, Japanese. Directed by Masatsuka Haruhiko & Sakai Sumio.
It is the beginning of the twentieth century. Edward, the second son of an historic Scottish baronial family, leaves home to join the army. One day, he receives a letter from his twin brother Laurence who has fallen ill. He begs Edward to return home. Edward does as he is bidden, only to learn that Laurence is seriously in debt and has mortgaged the family estate. Laurence expects Edward to assist him in his plight.
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- 2h 50m
- Post-credits
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- Japanese
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- Released
- 20 December 1996
- Original title
- バロンの末裔／グランド・ベル・フォリー
- Written by
- Haruhiko Masatsuka
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The Descendant of a Baron / Grandes Belles Folies (1996) was directed by Masatsuka Haruhiko and Sakai Sumio and stars Seika Kuze, Kazahana Mai, Tsubasa Makoto.