12 Mar 2004
Coffee and Cigarettes
An anthology of eleven vignettes featuring star-studded casts of extremely unique individuals who all share the common activities of conversing while drinking coffee and smoking cigarettes.
And So the Baton Is Passed
The happy home life of a high school student who lives with her loving stepfather is put in jeopardy by a painful family secret.
Top Billed Cast
永野芽郁 Yuko Morimiya
田中圭 Morimiya
石原さとみ Rika
大森南朋 Mito
水上恒司 Kento Hayase
市村正親 Gahara Izumi
稲垣来泉 Miitan
朝比奈彩 Choir Teacher
萩原みのり Yuko's Friend
木野花 Yoshimi
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