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Oriume

2002-03-16 · 111 min · ★ 8.2

Drama

About a family shouldering an unexpected responsibility when Alzheimer's disease strikes their grandmother. The superb cast portrays this serious and realistic situation with heart-warming compassion, stressing the importance of empathizing with the victims of this difficult disease.

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Directors
Hisako Matsui
Production companies
Essen Communications, Kindai Eiga Kyokai
Countries
Japan
Status
Released

Top Cast

Mieko HaradaMieko Harada
Kazuko YoshiyukiKazuko Yoshiyuki
Tommy's MasaTommy's MasaYuzo Kanno
Asami TanoAsami Tano
Tokiko KatoTokiko Kato
Katsuko Kanai
Kimiko InuiKimiko Inui
Rei OkamotoRei Okamoto
Hiroko NakajimaHiroko Nakajima

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