Memorizu

Memorizu

Memorizu

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Memorizu

2026

1h 37m

8.0(2 votes)

Drama

Overview

After his father-in-law Makoto fractures his leg, young professional Yuta travels from his home in Tokyo to a rural town in Kyushu to take care of the older man and help out in his old-fashioned photo studio.

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Cast & Crew

8 members

Acting

柄本佑

Yuta

柄本佑

Acting

穂志もえか

Yuki

穂志もえか

Acting

イッセー尾形

Makoto

イッセー尾形

Acting

香椎由宇

Shiori

香椎由宇

Acting

梅沢昌代

Unknown Role

梅沢昌代

Acting

伊佐山ひろ子

Unknown Role

伊佐山ひろ子

Directing

成田裕介

Unknown Role

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Acting

占部房子

Unknown Role

占部房子

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