
Kai-On(2002)
Listen to the fragile sounds in this experimental film. Taki, Toto, and Hajime go to a private school where drugs have taken over their lives. They began experimenting with curiosity but soon find themselves in an inescapable trap. After an accident at school and a trip to the hospital, the three friends find themselves at a crossroads.
Movie: Kai-On
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