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The Deserted City

7.119841h 45mMovieDrama

After noticing in the news there was a fire in an old canal town, Eguchi recalls visiting there a decade ago as a university student.

DirectorNobuhiko Obayashi
WritersMakoto Naito·Chiho Katsura
ProducerKyōko Ōbayashi

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Not available in United States
Streaming in 1 other country

The Deserted City isn't on any streaming service in United States right now, but it's available in Japan. Streaming rights are licensed per country.

Cast · Directed by Nobuhiko Obayashi

SKSatomi Kobayashi
Satomi Kobayashi
Yasuko
KYKisuke Yamashita
Kisuke Yamashita
Eguchi
TNToshie Negishi
Toshie Negishi
Ikuyo
WIWakaba Irie
Wakaba Irie
Hide
TMToru Minegishi
Toru Minegishi
Naoyuki
TOToshinori Omi
Toshinori Omi
Saburoh
NHNaritoshi Hayashi
Naritoshi Hayashi
Benkei
TITakako Irie
Takako Irie
Shino

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The Deserted City — streaming FAQ

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