Amiko

Amiko

2017 · 66 min · ★ 4.6 · Drama

Amiko, a high school girl, adores Aomi to the point of nearly worshipping him. But one day, he runs away from home. Amiko's sometimes cynical, sometimes self-deprecating inner monologue goes off like vibrant stand-up comedy.

Directed by Yoko Yamanaka · Written by Yoko Yamanaka

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