Luminous Moss

1992

1h 58m

5.5(4 votes)

Drama

Overview

A headmaster and a novelist, looking for inspiration, regard a strange natural phenomenon before sharing stories of their own.

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Cast & Crew

9 members

Acting

三国連太郎

Headmaster / Captain

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内藤武敏

Novelist

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井川比佐志

Prosecutor

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岩崎聡子

Unknown Role

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奥田瑛二

Ishikawa

Acting

笠智衆

Judge

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杉本哲太

Goro

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田中邦衛

Hachizo

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津嘉山正種

Lawyer

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