Charisma
Nov 10 1999
•2h 44m
•Mystery, Drama, Thriller
A seasoned detective is called in to rescue a politician held hostage by a lunatic. In a brief moment of uncertainty, he misses the chance for action. Leaving his job and family without explanation, he makes his way to a mountain forest, encountering a peculiar tree called Charisma.
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Koji Yakusho
Goro Yabuike
Hiroyuki Ikeuchi
Naoto Kiriyama
Ren Osugi
Satoshi Nakasone
Yoriko Doguchi
Chizuru Jinbo
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