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Warm Water Under a Red Bridge (2001)
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Warm Water Under a Red Bridge (2001)

赤い橋の下のぬるい水

Fantasy, Drama, Comedy, Romance • 1h 59m

Overview

A down-and-out businessman travels to a seaside town, where he meets a woman with unusual sexual powers.

Director: Shōhei Imamura

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Length

119 mins

Type

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Length
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