Midnight Diner(2014)
A restaurant opens at midnight. Both the menu offerings and personality of the owner draw a series of flawed patrons including Tamako, whose boyfriend has passed away, live-in worker Michiru, and ruckus-raising Kenzo.
Movie: Midnight Diner
Top 10 Billed Cast
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Tamako Kawashima
Michiru Kuriyama
Kenzo Oishi
Hajime Nishida
Chieko Hanawa
Akemi Sugita
Machiko Tsukaguchi
Kogure
Tadashi
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A restaurant opens at midnight. Both the menu offerings and personality of the owner draw a series of flawed patrons including Tamako, whose boyfriend has passed away, live-in worker Michiru, and ruckus-raising Kenzo.
Release Date
2014-11-01
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