The Light Shines Only There

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The Light Shines Only There

2014

2h 0m

6.3(20 votes)

Drama

Overview

A man has thrown away love and a woman has given up on love. The two souls meet in a brief summer in the northern city of Hakodate.

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7 members

Acting

綾野剛

Tatsuo Sato

Acting

池脇千鶴

Chinatsu Oshiro

Acting

菅田将暉

Takuji Oshiro

Acting

伊佐山ひろ子

Mother

Acting

高橋和也

Tree Farm Owner

Acting

火野正平

Tatsuo's Boss

Acting

田村泰二郎

Father

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