Asura

Asura

TV-14 2025 · 1 season · 7 eps · ★ 7.9 · Drama

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In 1979 Tokyo, four distinct sisters uncover their aging father's affair, causing their happy facades and bottled-up emotions to slowly unravel.

Created by Hirokazu Kore-eda

Network: Netflix

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