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Junko's Shamisen
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Junko's Shamisen

2010-01-24 · 11 min · ★ 5.7

Drama · Animation · Fantasy · History

A young Japanese orphan, and her mystical friend, exact poetic justice on a malevolent samurai lord.

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Directors
Sol Friedman
Production companies
Ontario Arts Council
Countries
Canada
Status
Released

Top Cast

David FujinoGrampa
Benny MinLord Yamamura
Clemence WongJunko

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