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IMDB Rating: 6.7

IMDB Votes: 3000

Genere: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Romance

Country: Japan, France

Duration: 119 min

Plot tags: surreal, sexy, erotic, sentimental, sincere, touching, contemplative, art house, humorous, romantic