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Beyond the Shining Sea

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Heartbroken Ukiko takes refuge with a relative after a devastating breakup. While away, she makes a dangerous match with the husband of her frigid cousin.

movie

Status: Released

Released Date: 1986-07-12

Runtime: 128 mins

Director: Toshiya Fujita

Spoken language: 日本語

Genres: Drama, Romance

Original title: Beyond the Shining Sea

Production Companies: Shochiku

Production Countries: Japan

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