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Swimming in a Sand Pool
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Swimming in a Sand Pool

2024-05-03 · 86 min · ★ 6.8

Comedy · Drama

It's summer vacation, but two high schoolers have been instructed to clean the (empty) swimming pool. As they sweep the pool, they initially discuss school life, love and makeup. But it isn't long before their worries begin to overflow and their thoughts intersect.

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Directors
Nobuhiro Yamashita
Production companies
Spotted Productions, LEONE, Pony Canyon
Countries
Japan
Status
Released

Top Cast

Saki HamaoSaki HamaoKokoro
Reia NakayoshiReia NakayoshiMiku
Mikuri KiyoyaMikuri KiyoyaChizuru
Rina MiuraRina MiuraRinka
Sumire HanaokaSumire HanaokaYui
Honami SatoHonami SatoYamamoto

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