Early Spring Story

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Early Spring Story

1985

1h 36m

6.3(6 votes)

Drama

Romance

Overview

A Japanese high school student passionate about photography discovers love while confronting the past choices of her deceased mother.

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13 members

Acting

原田知世

Hitomi Okino

Acting

林隆三

Shinji Kajikawa

Acting

田中邦衛

Okino, Hitomi's father

Acting

由紀さおり

Keiko Otake, Okino's fiancee

Acting

仙道敦子

Asako Maki

Acting

Yukako Hayase

Masako Sawada

Acting

一色采子

Mizue

Acting

宮下順子

Junko Matsuura

Acting

秋川リサ

Takako Ishihara

No Image

Acting

平幹二朗

Takenaka

Acting

岩崎加根子

Mrs. Takenaka

Acting

小林稔侍

Coffee shop owner

Acting

高木美保

Unknown Role

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