Oriume
2002-03-16 · 111 min · ★ 8.2
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 Harada
Kazuko Yoshiyuki
Tommy's MasaYuzo Kanno
Asami Tano
Tokiko Kato
Kimiko Inui
Rei Okamoto
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