Men's Egg Drummers

Men's Egg Drummers

Men's Egg Drummers

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Men's Egg Drummers

2011

1h 39m

10.0(1 votes)

Drama

Comedy

Overview

Yuki Furukawa (Keita) suddenly becomes the supervisor of a Shinto shrine. The young man is thrust into the role when his father unexpectedly falls ill and is unable to organize the annual moon festival. The challenge is compounded when performers are also quitting, and others are unhappy with their roles.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Yuki Furukawa

Yuki Furukawa

Keita (Kami-sama)

Chikako Hara

Teruko Hourai

Mari Iriki

Mari Iriki

Itsuji Itao

Itsuji Itao

Hitoshi (KNekro)

Rikian Jô

Cillian Joe

Kanako Kawabata

Takurô Kodama

Tsukasa Kuroiwa

Creative team

Directed by: Yudai Yamaguchi
Written by: Miyuki Takahashi
Produced by: Akira Yamaguchi

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