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Buddies

Buddies

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Buddies

1989

1h 54m

6.9(12 votes)

Drama

Overview

Based on a celebrated book by Kuniko Mukoda, this film directed by Yasuo Furuhata tells of a close friendship undone by love.

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Production Companies

Toho Pictures

Videos & Trailers

2 videos

Cast & Crew

10 members

Acting

高倉健

Kadokura

高倉健

Acting

富司純子

Tami

富司純子

Acting

板東英二

Mizuta

板東英二

Acting

富田靖子

Satoko

富田靖子

Acting

宮本信子

Kimiko

宮本信子

Acting

真木蔵人

Yoshihiko

真木蔵人

Acting

三木のり平

Stranger Man

三木のり平

Acting

上田耕一

Unknown Role

上田耕一

Acting

八木昌子

Geisha

八木昌子

Acting

三谷昇

Unknown Role

三谷昇

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