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Sandakan No. 8
A young journalist interviews an elderly woman about being forced into prostitution in Borneo at a brothel called Sandakan No. 8.
The New Tale of Genji / Melodia
-- The Tale of Genji -- Hikaru Genji was born to Kiritsubotei when he was Emperor, as the second imperial Prince. Since childhood, he has harbored feelings of love for Fujitsubo-no-Nyogo, the Empress of Kiritsubotei. -- Melodia -- This performance comprises a number of musical pieces played to passionate as well as beautiful melodies and rhythms that generate excitement. They all are part of passionate and beautiful tunes that brim with love, dreams, hopes, passion, sorrow and an energy that knows no bounds.
Top Billed Cast
明日海りお Prince Hikaru Genji
Kano Maria Fujitsubo
汝鳥伶 Emperor Kiritsubo
高翔みず希 Prince Suzaku
芹香斗亜 Koremitsu
仙名彩世 Oborozukiyo
柚香光 Rokujou no miyasudokoro / Kashiwagi
鳳月杏 Yuugiri
水美舞斗 Shikibu no jo
瀬戸かずや To no Chujo
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