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A story of young people in the immediate aftermath of World War II, their post-war careers, sorrows, and triumphs.
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A story of young people in the immediate aftermath of World War II, their post-war careers, sorrows, and triumphs.
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Genre:War, Comedy
Written By:Tatsuo Nakada
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Runtime:85 minutes
Studio:Toei Company
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