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Phases of the Moon
2022·2h 8m·★ 7.6
Japanese original
Osanai Kei enjoys a peaceful and happy life with his wife Osanai Kozue and daughter Osanai Ruri, but his wife and daughter die in an accident. Osanai Kei's life suddenly changes. One day, a man named Misumi Akihiko visits Osanai Kei. Misumi Akihiko tells him that on the day Osanai Kozue and Osanai Ruri died, Osanai Ruri, who was a complete stranger to him, was coming to see him. Misumi Akihiko tells him about a woman named Masaki Ruri, who he once loved. These people, who don't seem related, connect under the name of love.
LUXEN Decision Guide
Does this fit your night?
A character-led choice where relationships, emotion, and personal stakes are a bigger part of the experience than spectacle.
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Who it is for
Best suited to viewers who want a more personal, reflective story.
Commitment
Standard sit-down · 2h 8m
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