Abashiri Prison
★ 7.2 · 1965 · 92m · Drama · Thriller · Crime
Abashiri Prison is located in the coldest place in Japan. Two men, handcuffed together have escaped from the prison, one a yakuza, the other a petty criminal, and although they hate each other they must work together if they are to evade capture in this harshest of climates.
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