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The Wash

10.019881h 34mMovieRomanceDrama

An old, bigoted Japanese-American traditionalist is unable to reconcile the needs of his wife and two daughters with his own conservative view on life, which forces them to leave him in pursuit of their own happiness.

DirectorMichael Toshiyuki Uno

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Cast · Directed by Michael Toshiyuki Uno

MMako
Mako
Nobu Matsumoto
SHShizuko Hoshi
Shizuko Hoshi
Kiyoko
DKDanny Kamekona
Danny Kamekona
Blackie
NMNobu McCarthy
Nobu McCarthy
Masi Matsumoto
TFTakayo Fischer
Takayo Fischer
Chiyo
SSSab Shimono
Sab Shimono
Sadao
PYPatti Yasutake
Patti Yasutake
Marsha
KNKen Narasaki
Ken Narasaki
Brad
MY
Marion Yue
Judy
PF
Peter Fitzsimmons
Jimmy Fitzsimmons
CM
Clay McSwain
Timothy
JW
Jason Wong
Timothy

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The Wash hasn't started streaming in United States yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around October 5, 1988. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.