When I Become Silent

When I Become Silent

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When I Become Silent

"When I become silent, a story begins."

2007

0h 18m

2.0(3 votes)

Drama

Overview

Kyoko is an aspiring writer whose artistic vision is yet to be formed. When her girlfriend Rie asks her to move in with her, Kyoko begins to wonder about their uncertain future as a lesbian couple in Tokyo.

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前田綾花

Kyôko

前田綾花

Acting

菜葉菜

Rie

菜葉菜

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