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The Friends
Things that pass, and things that can't be lost… One summer adventure story of three boys.
1994·1h 53m·★ 7.0
Japanese original
A delightful and moving coming-of-age story. One summer, three young boys take an increasing interest in an eccentric old man who lives alone in a house surrounded by an overgrown garden. The boys form a bond with the recluse and set about weeding and replanting the garden.
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A focused choice when you want a story with a clear identity and enough detail to make the choice feel intentional.
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Standard sit-down · 1h 53m
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