The Enchantment(1989)
A Tokyo psychiatrist is hoping to better his career by marrying the daughter of a prominent doctor. The match is threatened however when an attractive but very troubled tourist guide comes to him for consultation...
Movie: The Enchantment
Top 10 Billed Cast
Miyako Shinohara
Harumi Yoshii
Hiraide
Shinbori
Kubo
Girl on a bike
Noda
Taxi driver
Detective
Building security guard
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A Tokyo psychiatrist is hoping to better his career by marrying the daughter of a prominent doctor. The match is threatened however when an attractive but very troubled tourist guide comes to him for consultation...
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1989-10-29
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4.5
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