Top Cast
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Setsu Shimizu
Natsuko, a student
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Kimiko Asuka
Fuyuko
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Mari Iwai
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Michiko Nakahara
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Hachirô Tobita
Mr. Kanamori
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Yūichi Minato
Overview
Story of a woman who “lends” her womb for ten million Yen to a couple unable to have children.
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