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Departure: From Ashoro

20091h 52mMovieDrama

Chiharu Matsuyama, completed his book at the age of 23, and this film depicts his experiences until he made his debut as a singer, such as his encounter and heartbreaking farewell with a local radio director named Kenji Takeda, who helped jumped start his career.—AsianWiki

DirectorKazuhisa Imai
WriterYoshinobu Kamo

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Not available in Australia
Streaming in 1 other country

Departure: From Ashoro isn't on any streaming service in Australia right now, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Kazuhisa Imai

SDShunsuke Daitoh
Shunsuke Daitoh
Chiharu Masuyama
MOMachiko Ono
Machiko Ono
Eriko Kikuchi
MHMasato Hagiwara
Masato Hagiwara
Kenji Takeda
JPJyonmyon Pe
Jyonmyon Pe
ABAnri Ban
Anri Ban
Kimiko Kawai
SIShigeru Izumiya
Shigeru Izumiya
Akira Matsuyama
KIKen Ishiguro
Ken Ishiguro
KOKaoru Okunuki
Kaoru Okunuki

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Departure: From Ashoro — streaming FAQ

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Is Departure: From Ashoro on Netflix?

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