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The Witches of the Orient

The Witches of the Orient

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📜 Overview: The Japanese volleyball players called the “Oriental Witches” are now in their 70s. From the formation of the team at the factory until their victory at the Tokyo Olympics in 1964, memories and legends rise to the surface and blend inextricably.
🌏 Languages Available: English , French , Japanese , Russian
📆 Date Released: 2021-07-16
⌚ Running Time: 100 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 6.5

Beloved Cast

Kinuko Tanida original image
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Kinuko Tanida
Yoko Shinozaki original image
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Yoko Shinozaki
Katsumi Matsumura original image
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Katsumi Matsumura
Yuriko Handa original image
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Yuriko Handa

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