Begging for Love(1998)
During a quest to find a Taiwanese father's grave, disturbing memories of child abuse are aroused.
Movie: Begging for Love
Top 10 Billed Cast
Terue Yamaoka
Migusa Yamaoka
Fumio Chin
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Wang Hatsu
Saburo Wachi
Chizuru Sakai
Takenori Wachi
Takehito Nakajima
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