The Light Shines Only There

The Light Shines Only There

The Light Shines Only There

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The Light Shines Only There

2014

2h 0m

6.3(20 votes)

Drama

Overview

A man has thrown away love and a woman has given up on love. The two souls meet in a brief summer in the northern city of Hakodate.

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Production Companies

TC Entertainment

Hikari TV

TBS Radio

Videos & Trailers

2 videos

Cast & Crew

7 members

Acting

綾野剛

Tatsuo Sato

綾野剛

Acting

池脇千鶴

Chinatsu Oshiro

池脇千鶴

Acting

菅田将暉

Takuji Oshiro

菅田将暉

Acting

伊佐山ひろ子

Mother

伊佐山ひろ子

Acting

高橋和也

Tree Farm Owner

高橋和也

Acting

火野正平

Tatsuo's Boss

火野正平

Acting

田村泰二郎

Father

田村泰二郎

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