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Cast · Directed by Kichitaro Negishi
TN

Toshiyuki Nagashima
Mitsuo Wada
JO

Johnny Ohkura
Hirotsugu Nakamori
EI

Eri Ishida
Ayako Hanamori
CT

Casey Takamine
Father of Mitsuo
RN
Reiko Nanao
Mother of Mitsuo
IH

Izumi Hara
Grandmother of Mitsuo
YF

Yumiko Fujita
Chii
KK

Keizo Kanie
Husband of Kaede
AT

Akira Takahashi
Father of Ayako
AN

Akemi Negishi
Mother of Hirotsugu
EK

Eri Kanuma
Toshie Wada
JE

Jun Etoh
Office worker
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Distant Thunder — streaming FAQ
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