Tipsy Life

Tipsy Life

1933 · 77 min · ★ 10.0 · Music, Drama, Comedy

In 1930s Japan, a beer seller and a struggling music student fall in love while chasing their dreams.

Directed by Sotoji Kimura · Written by Keiji Matsuzaki

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