Kikujiro(1999)
Brash, loudmouthed and opportunistic, Kikujiro is the unlikely companion for Masao who is determined to see the mother he has never met. The two begin a series of adventures which soon turns out to be a whimsical journey of laughter and tears with a wide array of surprises and unique characters along the way.
Movie: Kikujiro
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Kikujiro
Masao
Kikujiro's Wife
Masao's Mother
Masao's Grandmother
Man at Bus Stop
Biker Fatso
Biker Baldy
Juggler Girl
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