The Round Table

The Round Table

2014 · 113 min · ★ 7.4 · Comedy, Drama

Kokko is a third grade elementary school student. Even though she has a family who loves her, Kokko is full of dissatisfaction and she admires loneliness.

Directed by Isao Yukisada · Written by Chihiro Ito

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