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Achilles and the Tortoise
Achilles and the Tortoise
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2008
2h 0m
7.0(111 votes)
Comedy
Drama

Overview

Machisu is a painter. He never had the success he thinks he is entitled to. Regardless of this, he always remains trying to be successful. His wife Sachiko keeps supporting him, despite all setbacks.

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Office Kitano
Bandai Visual

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