Remembrance(1988)
The Yamaoki family moved from Kyoto to Tosa around the turn of the '50s; local school teacher Hirao becomes involved with Yasuko, sister to Sumio.
Movie: Remembrance
Top 10 Billed Cast
Mrs. Yamaoki
Mr. Yamaoki
Machida
Mine Kamioka
Mikiya Hirao
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Overview
The Yamaoki family moved from Kyoto to Tosa around the turn of the '50s; local school teacher Hirao becomes involved with Yasuko, sister to Sumio.
Release Date
1988-01-23
Average
6.5
Rating:
3.3 startsTagline
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Languages:
日本語
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