The Wash

The Wash

Falling in love at 18 is magic. Falling in love at 65 is a miracle.

1988 · 94 min · ★ 10.0 · Romance, Drama

An old, bigoted Japanese-American traditionalist is unable to reconcile the needs of his wife and two daughters with his own conservative view on life, which forces them to leave him in pursuit of their own happiness.

Directed by Michael Toshiyuki Uno

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