Touching the Skin of Eeriness

Touching the Skin of Eeriness

2013 · 55 min · ★ 5.9 · Drama, Mystery

After his parents die, a teenager goes to live with his older brother. As his loneliness grows, he becomes engrossed in practicing modern dance with his classmate.

Directed by Ryusuke Hamaguchi · Written by Tomoyuki Takahashi

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Shota Sometani Chihiro
Kiyohiko Shibukawa Togo
Hoshi Ishida Naoya
Natsumi Seto Satomi
Ayumi Mizukoshi Azusa
Osamu Jareo Mr. Kondo
Toshiki Fujikawa Male Detective
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Takahiko Hisa River Office Staff

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