Sanako

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Sanako

2021

0h 17m

7.0(1 votes)

Thriller

Drama

Overview

After attempting to commit suicide Sanako's relationship with her mother changes. Her mother Mrs. Hamada being to blame herself. Was there more she could have done to save her daughter?

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6 featured cast members

Starring

Moon Suk

Mrs. Hamada

Sharon Yuen

Sanako

Tomoya Kawamura

Satoshi

Leni Leßmann

Clara Schneider

Silke Natho

Neighbor

Clara Ismayr

Waitress

Creative team

Directed by: Megan Tan
Clara Wahlig
Written by: Clara Wahlig
Megan Tan

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