

Bare Essence of Life
2009-06-06 · 120 min · ★ 6.0
Yojin, an eccentric young farmer living in the countryside, falls in love for the first time in his life. Her name is Machiko, she teaches in a kindergarten and is from Tokyo.
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- Directors
- Satoko Yokohama
- Production companies
- Horipro, Nikkatsu Corporation, VAP, WOWOW, KADOKAWA
- Countries
- Japan
- Status
- Released
Top Cast
Kenichi MatsuyamaYoujin Mizuki
Kumiko AsoMachiko Kamiizumi
Arata IuraKaname Shimada
Yoshio HaradaDr. Misawa
Misako WatanabeShibata
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