Muddy River

Muddy River

Growing up... the innocence of youth lost to the realities of friendship, death, sex and injustice.

1981 · 105 min · ★ 7.3 · Drama

Two boys, whose parents ply their trade by the mouth of a muddy river in Osaka, become close friends.

Directed by Kōhei Oguri · Written by Takako Shigemori

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