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The Portrait Studio
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The Portrait Studio

2013-10-13 · 17 min · ★ 6.5

Animation

Late 19th century Japan: a studio photographer who always captures his clients’ best smile. One day he tries to coax a smile out of a little girl, but… A nostalgic tale of a relationship that transcends wars and disasters.

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Directors
Takashi Nakamura
Production companies
Studio Colorido
Countries
Japan
Status
Released

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