Life Can Be So Wonderful (2007)
Overview
Five short stories of life's joys and sorrows are brought together in this omnibus drama from Japan.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | ja |
| Popularity | 1.954 |
Directed By
Osamu Minorikawa
Crew
Osamu Minorikawa
Emiko Tsuyuki
Kenjirô Nishi
Osamu Minorikawa
Shigekazu Tokimori
Masae Miyamoto
Eiji Mori
Akiko Ashizawa
Yasumasa Osada
TOP CAST
Ryuhei Matsuda
Shuichi
Reina Asami
Tomoko
Akira Emoto
Haeo
Mikako Ichikawa
Kanoko
Hitomi Katayama
Mayumi
Hana Kino
Shizue
Miyuki Matsuda
Noe
Toshinori Omi
Customer
Kyooko Tooyama
Hostess
Kōta Kusano
Daisuke
Ryo Segawa
Kuniro
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