It's a Flickering Life(2021)
The story centers on a man who loves movies, having once worked at movie studio in pursuit of his dreams, surrounded by great directors and famous actors. In this tale of love and friendship spanning a lifetime, the "god of cinema" that Go has worshipped since he was young will transcend time, and work a miracle in the lives of one family.
Movie: It's a Flickering Life
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Gō
Gō – Young
Yoshiko – Young
Terashin – Young
Sonoko Katsura
Ayumu
Yoshiko
Hiroshi Izumi
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