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The Tale of Iya(2013)
Status: Released
Date: 2013-10-22
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26 Votes
Time: 2h 50m
Overview:
As a tunnel construction project threatens the natural order of one of Japan's last untouched regions, an old man and his granddaughter Haruna's humble lifestyle begins to influence the outlook of a man from Tokyo.
Languages: Japanese.
Countries:
Japan
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: The Tale of Iya
Top 10 Billed Cast
武田梨奈
Haruna
大西信満
Kudo
田中泯
Grandpa
河瀨直美
Dr. Amamiya
森岡龍
Shuji
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"The Tale of Iya" trailer (English subtitles) JAPAN CUTS 2014
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