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The Wash
Falling in love at 18 is magic. Falling in love at 65 is a miracle.
Genres
RomanceDrama
Overview
Mako is a neglectful husband. Not the most loving man. His wife gradually encounters a widower who is a kind, gentle figure. She eventually makes the transition to leave her husband and go to this fellow.
Details
Budget
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Revenue
$0
Runtime
94 min
Release Date
1988-08-17
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
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Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Mako
Nobu Matsumoto
Shizuko Hoshi
Kiyoko
Danny Kamekona
Blackie
Nobu McCarthy
Masi Matsumoto
Takayo Fischer
Chiyo
Sab Shimono
Sadao
Patti Yasutake
Marsha
Ken Narasaki
Brad
Marion Yue
Judy
Peter Fitzsimmons
Jimmy Fitzsimmons
Clay McSwain
Timothy
Jason Wong
Timothy
Dennis Sakamoto
Singing Businessman
Kayoko Kuchiishi
Piano Player
Tatemasa Shimizu
Man in Bar
Akinori Imai
Rev. Hamanoko
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