Late Bloomer

Late Bloomer

2007 · 83 min · ★ 6.5 · Drama, Crime, Thriller

Late Bloomer is the story of Sumida-san, a severely handicapped man, and his downward spiral into hell.

Directed by Gô Shibata · Written by Satoshi Nakamura

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