The Wash

The Wash

The Wash

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The Wash

"Falling in love at 18 is magic. Falling in love at 65 is a miracle."

1988

1h 34m

10.0(1 votes)

Romance

Drama

Overview

Mako is a neglectful husband. Not the most loving man. His wife gradually encounters a widower who is a kind, gentle figure. She eventually makes the transition to leave her husband and go to this fellow.

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Production Companies

American Playhouse

Cast & Crew

16 members

Acting

Mako

Nobu Matsumoto

Mako

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Shizuko Hoshi

Kiyoko

Shizuko Hoshi

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Danny Kamekona

Blackie

Danny Kamekona

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Nobu McCarthy

Masi Matsumoto

Nobu McCarthy

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Takayo Fischer

Chiyo

Takayo Fischer

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Sab Shimono

Sadao

Sab Shimono

Acting

Patti Yasutake

Marsha

Patti Yasutake

Acting

Ken Narasaki

Brad

Ken Narasaki

Acting

Marion Yue

Judy

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Peter Fitzsimmons

Jimmy Fitzsimmons

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Clay McSwain

Timothy

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Jason Wong

Timothy

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Dennis Sakamoto

Singing Businessman

Dennis Sakamoto

Acting

Kayoko Kuchiishi

Piano Player

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Tatemasa Shimizu

Man in Bar

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Akinori Imai

Rev. Hamanoko

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