Breath of Rokkasho

Breath of Rokkasho

2017 · 130 min · Drama

Japanese society is without ideals - Two men and one woman, who grew up in a religious organization in , meet again and question their own ideals.

Directed by Bunyo Kimura · Written by Bunyo Kimura

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