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Buddies

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Based on a celebrated book by Kuniko Mukoda, this film directed by Yasuo Furuhata tells of a close friendship undone by love.

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Status: Released

Released Date: 1989-11-03

Runtime: 114 mins

Director: Yasuo Furuhata

Spoken language: 日本語

Genres: Drama

Original title: Buddies

Production Companies: Toho Pictures, FILM FACE

Production Countries: Japan

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