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Independence of Japan(2020)
Status: Released
Date: 2020-12-18
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Time: 2h 7m
Overview:
A group image drama set at the end of the war depicting the unknown struggle of Japanese people who faced the difficult issues.
Languages: Japanese.
Countries:
Japan
Movie: Independence of Japan
Top 4 Billed Cast
浅野忠信
宮沢りえ
小林薫
縄田カノン
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