

Desert of Namibia
2024-09-06 · 137 min · ★ 7.1
A young, temperamental Tokyo beautician struggles to navigate her relationships with lovers, friends, and family.
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- Directors
- Yoko Yamanaka
- Production companies
- Happinet Phantom Studios, Culture Entertainment, Dongyu Club, GLASGOW15, Bridgehead, Cogitoworks
- Countries
- Japan
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Yuumi KawaiKana Miyama
Daichi KanekoHayashi
KanichiroHonda
Yuzumi ShintaniIchika
Ayumu NakajimaTakaaki Azuma
Erika KarataHikari Toyama
Ayaka ShibutaniYori Hayama
Asami ShibuyaAkane Yoshida
Moe KurataWakana Seo
Kuu IzimaMieno
Shizuru TakadaArisa
CumiKanako
Hosaki TanakaCafe Customer
Jun HosoiCafe Customer
TakayaCafe Customer
Yoshiki Urayama
Shion SasakiHost
Shingo NakayamaPick-Up Artist
Yuka SasakiUniversity Student
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