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Taxi Driver Gion Taro THE MOVIE – To All You Deserted Dudes
Taxi driver Gion Taro falls in love with one of his female passengers. When he learns that she is a famous actress shooting a film in his beloved hometown Kyoto, he doesn't hesitate for a second to apply for the last remaining acting role - as a taxi driver. Based on a radio drama, Gion Taro's odyssey is charmingly animated with paper cutout figures, set against the backdrop of scenic Kyoto.
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Taxi driver Gion Taro falls in love with one of his female passengers. When he learns that she is a famous actress shooting a film in his beloved hometown Kyoto, he doesn't hesitate for a second to apply for the last remaining acting role - as a taxi driver. Based on a radio drama, Gion Taro's odyssey is charmingly animated with paper cutout figures, set against the backdrop of scenic Kyoto.
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Genre:Comedy, Romance, Adventure, Fantasy
Written By:Munenori Nagano
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Runtime:56 minutes
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