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Dosukebe bôzu: Bishimai itadakimasu
Saimon married Saeko, whose family runs a temple, and became an adopted son-in-law. After his father-in-law's death, he became the head priest, but life was difficult, and he eventually ran away. One day, Saimon saves a woman, Misa, who is attempting suicide by a riverbank. When he takes her home, Misa and her younger sister, Eri, tell him that they have been scammed by a dishonest renovation company and are being charged an exorbitant amount. Attracted by the beautiful sisters, Saimon decides to help them. Meanwhile, Saeko is desperately searching for Saimon...
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Saimon married Saeko, whose family runs a temple, and became an adopted son-in-law. After his father-in-law's death, he became the head priest, but life was difficult, and he eventually ran away. One day, Saimon saves a woman, Misa, who is attempting suicide by a riverbank. When he takes her home, Misa and her younger sister, Eri, tell him that they have been scammed by a dishonest renovation company and are being charged an exorbitant amount. Attracted by the beautiful sisters, Saimon decides to help them. Meanwhile, Saeko is desperately searching for Saimon...
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Written By:Kazuyoshi Sekine, Takeshi Miyazaki
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Runtime:59 minutes
Studio:Okura Pictures, Sekine Production
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