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Himizu

All hopes ruined by his parents.

Two 14-year-olds from troubled, abusive homes come together sharing misery and pain. In the aftermath of an earthquake, the classmates learn how to survive while relying on one another for emotional and physical support.

20122h 10mNRCrime, Drama, Thriller

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About Himizu

Directors
Sion Sono
Cast
Shota Sometani, Fumi Nikaido, Tetsu Watanabe, Ken Mitsuishi, Denden, Tarō Suwa
Genres
Crime, Drama, Thriller
Content rating
NR
Original language
Japanese
Production countries
Japan
Status
Released

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