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Buddies

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πŸ“œ Overview: Based on a celebrated book by Kuniko Mukoda, this film directed by Yasuo Furuhata tells of a close friendship undone by love.
🌏 Languages Available: Japanese
πŸ“† Date Released: 1989-11-03
⌚ Running Time: 114 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 6.8

Beloved Cast

Ken Takakura original image
Kadokura
Ken Takakura
Sumiko Fuji original image
Tami
Sumiko Fuji
Eiji Bandō original image
Mizuta
Eiji Bandō
Yasuko Tomita original image
Satoko
Yasuko Tomita
Nobuko Miyamoto original image
Kimiko
Nobuko Miyamoto
Claude Maki original image
Yoshihiko
Claude Maki
Norihei Miki original image
Stranger Man
Norihei Miki
Koichi Ueda original image
Koichi Ueda
Masako Yagi original image
Geisha
Masako Yagi
Noboru Mitani original image
Noboru Mitani

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