Kewaishi

Kewaishi

2002 · 113 min · ★ 8.5

Director Mitsutoshi Tanaka's adaptation of a manga by Shotaro Ishinomori was an official selection at the 5th Shanghai International Film Festival and won the award for Best Screenplay at the 14th Tokyo International Film Festival.

Directed by Mitsutoshi Tanaka · Written by Yoshi Yokota

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