Memories of Matsuko

Destiny of shrine maiden.

7.8/1020062h 10mReleased

ComedyDrama

While combing through the belongings of his recently deceased aunt, Matsuko, nephew Sho pieces together the crucial events that sank Matsuko's life into a despairing tragedy.

Released: May 27, 2006

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Miki Nakatani

Matsuko Kawajiri

Eita Nagayama

Sho Kawajiri

Yūsuke Iseya

Yoichi Ryu

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