Himizu

Himizu

7.1

Sep 05 2011

2h 9m

Crime, Drama

After two teenagers from abusive households befriend each other, their lives take a dark adventure into existentialism, despair, and human frailty.

Shota Sometani

Shota Sometani

Yuichi Sumida

Fumi Nikaido

Fumi Nikaido

Keiko Chazawa

Tetsu Watanabe

Tetsu Watanabe

Shozo Yoruno

Tarô Suwa

Tarô Suwa

Maa-kun

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