Worst by Chance

Worst by Chance

Worst by Chance

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Worst by Chance

2003

1h 53m

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Drama

Romance

Overview

Hidenori is a Japanese-Korean man with no sense of belonging, destination or education. He drifts around and meanders through life until a death reminds him of his heritage and so begins a journey to South Korea.

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Toei Company

Cast & Crew

19 members

Acting

市原隼人

Hidenori Kaneshiro

市原隼人

Acting

中島美嘉

Yumiko

中島美嘉

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池内博之

Taro

池内博之

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矢沢心

Nanako Kaneshiro

矢沢心

Acting

柄本佑

Harada

柄本佑

Acting

蒼井優

Harada's Girlfriend

蒼井優

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岡田義徳

Sasaki

岡田義徳

Acting

風吹ジュン

Psychiartrist

風吹ジュン

Acting

袴田吉彦

Record Shop Staff

袴田吉彦

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佐藤江梨子

Woman in Red Skirt

佐藤江梨子

Acting

前田愛

University Student

前田愛

Acting

津川雅彦

Man Who Sells Accessories

津川雅彦

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余貴美子

Hatsuko Kim

余貴美子

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柄本明

Shigeharu Kaneshiro

柄本明

Acting

永瀬正敏

Kazuo Hikita

永瀬正敏

Acting

塚本高史

Couple

塚本高史

Acting

ともさかりえ

Couple

ともさかりえ

Acting

大滝秀治

Pawnbroker

大滝秀治

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高橋克典

Big Man

高橋克典

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