Nao Oishi, Kandai Sano, Michiyo Ishimoto
Japan
2023
In Japanese with English subtitles
Indigenous & Community Access
Credits & Director
Producer
Akira Uchida, Tasuku Matsunaga, Takehiro Senda
Screenwriter
Tasuku Matsunaga
Cinematography
Takehiro Senda
Editor
Takehiro Senda
Original Music
Mikeru Katou
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