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Shadow of Fire

Shadow of Fire

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Shadow of Fire

"Surviving in the ashes."

2023

1h 35m

7.4(33 votes)

Drama

War

Overview

In the black market, a war orphan is confronted with the struggles of people living in the immediate aftermath of WWII.

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7 members

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趣里

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Acting

森山未來

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森山未來

Acting

塚尾桜雅

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塚尾桜雅

Acting

河野宏紀

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河野宏紀

Acting

利重剛

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利重剛

Directing

大森立嗣

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大森立嗣

Acting

垣内健吾

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垣内健吾

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