

The Two in Tracksuits
2008-07-18 · 93 min · ★ 6.8
A son quits his job and is persuaded by his father to head off to a cottage in the remote mountains. Together, the two of them manage to get through their days while wearing old jerseys left by a deceased grandmother. The following summer, the two once again leave the stifling heat of Tokyo, as if escaping to the mountain cottage. However, the next summer is very different.
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- Directors
- Yoshihiro Nakamura
- Production companies
- Xanadeux Company, DUB
- Countries
- Japan
- Status
- Released
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Masato SakaiThe Son
Miki MizunoDaughter-in-law
DankanMr. Okada
Michiyo YasudaMs. Toyama
Rie Kuwana
Miki Matsumoto
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