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Himizu(2011)
Status: Released
Date: 2011-09-05
70%
168 Votes
Time: 2h 9m
All hopes ruined by his parents.
Overview:
Two 14-year-olds from troubled, abusive homes come together sharing misery and pain. In the aftermath of an earthquake, the classmates learn how to survive while relying on one another for emotional and physical support.
Languages: Japanese.
Countries:
Japan
Revenue: $1,234,841.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Studio Three
Movie: Himizu
Top 10 Billed Cast
染谷将太
Yuichi Sumida
二階堂ふみ
Keiko Chazawa
渡辺哲
Shozo Yoruno
光石研
Sumida's Father
でんでん
Kaneko
諏訪太朗
Maa-kun
河屋秀俊
Kenkichi
吹越満
Keita Tamura
神楽坂恵
Keiko Tamura
窪塚洋介
Teruhiko
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