Radiance

Radiance

2017 · 101 min · ★ 6.5 · Romance, Drama

The story follows the social intercourse between a cameraman, Masaya, with a visual impairment, and Misako who disconnects from the world.

Directed by Naomi Kawase · Written by Naomi Kawase

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