Buddies
Nov 03 1989
•2h 54m
•Drama
Based on a celebrated book by Kuniko Mukoda, this film directed by Yasuo Furuhata tells of a close friendship undone by love.
Cast
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Ken Takakura
Kadokura
Sumiko Fuji
Tami
Eiji Bandō
Mizuta
Yasuko Tomita
Satoko
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