A Day on the Planet

A Day on the Planet

2004 · 110 min · ★ 5.9 · Drama, Romance

Masamichi is about to take up postgraduate study. He invites six student friends round for a farewell dinner at his Kyoto flat.

Directed by Isao Yukisada · Written by Shoichi Mashiko

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