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Memorizu

2026-06-12 · 97 min · ★ 8.0

Drama

After his father-in-law Makoto fractures his leg, young professional Yuta travels from his home in Tokyo to a rural town in Kyushu to take care of the older man and help out in his old-fashioned photo studio.

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Directors
Miiku Sakanishi
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Countries
Japan
Status
Released

Top Cast

Tasuku EmotoTasuku EmotoYuta
Moeka HoshiMoeka HoshiYuki
Issey OgataIssey OgataMakoto
Yuu KashiiYuu KashiiShiori
Masayo UmezawaMasayo Umezawa
Hiroko IsayamaHiroko Isayama
Yusuke Narita
Fusako UrabeFusako Urabe

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