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2020 · 118 min · ★ 7.2 · Drama, Family

Single father Kenichi has raised his daughter Miki alone for the past ten years, from when she attended nursery school until her graduation from elementary school. Kenichi is currently 30 years old. His wife Tomoko died at a young age and he has raised Miki alone since that time. While raising his daughter alone, he has encountered various problems.

Directed by Ken Iizuka · Written by Ken Iizuka

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