Top Cast
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Kenji Endo
Himself
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Kazuki Tomokawa
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Kimiko Kasai
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Hiroshi Yasuhito
Overview
A 15-year-old boy, Hiroshi, wanders about in atmospheric early-1970s Japan. It is a drama that depicts human encounters in exploration of the meaning of life.
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Fireworks
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