
Life as a House(2001)
When a man is diagnosed with terminal cancer, he takes custody of his misanthropic teenage son, for whom quality time means getting high, engaging in small-time prostitution, and avoiding his father.

Bin Shimada

Masako Katsuki

Tessyo Genda
Taiman Blues Naoto Shimizu Chapter is a drama, animation film released in 1987 exploring themes of juvenile delinquent. Directed by Satoshi Dezaki, it stars Bin Shimada, Masako Katsuki, Tessyo Genda. A tale of rivalry between two gangs, MND and Laku, and the personal vendetta between MND's Naoto and Laku's Yota.
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