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White Rose of Santa Monica: Confused
Masashi, who works at a Japanese restaurant in Santa Monica, gets acquainted with an international student named Kanai and they begin living together. An overseas location film that depicts young people from Japan living gay in the United States.
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Masashi, who works at a Japanese restaurant in Santa Monica, gets acquainted with an international student named Kanai and they begin living together. An overseas location film that depicts young people from Japan living gay in the United States.
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Genre:Drama
Written By:Jacob Pressler
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Runtime:60 minutes
Studio:Okura Pictures
Cast
Satoru Kobayashi
Director
Kazu Itsuki
Masashi
Masahiro Yoshida
Kanai, the roommate
Michael Ashley
Marty
Ken'ichi Tajima
Friend
Yumi Itagaki
Masashi's mother
Ichirô Yoshioka
Old man at hotel
Shouzou Sakairi
Masashi's father
Nanami Nishino
Coworker / Female friend
Kyoko Takagi
Masashi's sister
Minoru Kunizawa
Masashi's younger brother
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