Movie: Black Fish

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    Darkness and light, as seen by VIFF’s favourite Buddhist erotist. Part of the TOKYO LOOP animation anthology produced by ImageForum Japan.

  • Release Date

    2006-12-23

  • Average

    7.5

  • Rating:

    3.8 starts
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