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The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese
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The Cornered Mouse Dreams of Cheese

2020-06-05 · 130 min · ★ 6.3

Drama · Romance

Kyoichi, a man with an indecisive personality, constantly cheats. That is, until his wife sends a P. I to investigate his affairs. But what will happen when the man she sent wants to fulfill his own desires?

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Directors
Isao Yukisada
Production companies
Phantom Film, Second Sight, J Storm, Sony Music Entertainment (Japan), Shogakukan
Countries
Japan
Status
Released

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Tadayoshi OkuraTadayoshi OkuraKyoichi Otomo
Ryo NaritaRyo NaritaWataru Imagase
Shiori YoshidaShiori YoshidaTamaki Okamura
Honami SatoHonami SatoNatsuo
Miyu SakihiMiyu SakihiChikako Otomo
Noriko KoharaNoriko KoharaRuriko Ide

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