
Manako
2014-08-06 · 88 min · Not rated
Amy consults a psychic to try communicating with her sister’s ghost. With the help of her spiritually sensitive friend, Suzuka, she becomes obsessed with capturing paranormal activity in hopes of reconnecting with her late sister. Meanwhile, during a graduation trip with four friends, strange occurrences begin to affect Ai. Whose gaze is watching them?
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- Kôsuke Hishinuma
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- Stardust Pictures
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- Japan
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- Released
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Erina Nakayama
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