

Bamboo Doll of Echizen(1963)
Kisuke, a young bamboo worker marries Tomoe, a geisha who was once involved with Kisuke's late father.

Movie: Bamboo Doll of Echizen
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Kisuke, a young bamboo worker marries Tomoe, a geisha who was once involved with Kisuke's late father.
Release Date
1963-10-05
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7.6
Rating:
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