Josee, the Tiger and the Fish

Josee, the Tiger and the Fish

2003 · 116 min · ★ 6.9 · Drama, Romance

A part-time employee in a mahjong parlour runs across a young woman, who is unable to walk, in baby carriage. He becomes friends with the woman and begins to feel enamoured with her.

Directed by Isshin Inudo · Written by Aya Watanabe

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