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Luminous Woman

1h 58m1987Shinji Sōmai
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A hulking man from the country pursues his beloved to the underworld of Tokyo nightclubs, where he finds work as a sideshow wrestler and becomes involved with a faded opera singer.

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What is Luminous Woman (1987) about?

A hulking man from the country pursues his beloved to the underworld of Tokyo nightclubs, where he finds work as a sideshow wrestler and becomes involved with a faded opera singer.

Who stars in Luminous Woman?

Luminous Woman stars Michiru Akiyoshi (Yoshino Koyama), Keiji Mutō (Sensaku Matsunami), Narumi Yasuda (Kuriko Sakura), Hide Demon (Akanuma), Saburo Date. The film was directed by Shinji Sōmai.

How long is Luminous Woman?

Luminous Woman has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1987.

Where can I watch Luminous Woman?

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