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Last Cabaret
A bittersweet coming-of-age story of a high school girl, her father and the end of an erotic night club. An allegorical requiem for Nikkatsu studios.
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A bittersweet coming-of-age story of a high school girl, her father and the end of an erotic night club. An allegorical requiem for Nikkatsu studios.
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Genre:Comedy, Drama
Written By:Hiroaki Jinno
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Runtime:78 minutes
Studio:Nikkatsu Corporation, New Century Producers
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