Rated 7.5 on TMDB

Floating Weeds

浮草

A theater troupe master's visit with his old flame unintentionally sets off a chain of unexpected events with devastating consequences.

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Kōgo NodaScreenplay

Bainari NakamuraAssistant Director

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