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Buddies

19891h 54mYasuo Furuhata
IMDb 6.8

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Based on a celebrated book by Kuniko Mukoda, this film directed by Yasuo Furuhata tells of a close friendship undone by love.

Drama
JapanJealousyMale FriendshipTokyo, JapanPost War JapanLong Term RelationshipShōwa Era (1926-89)Psychological DramaToxic Friendship

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What is Buddies (1989) about?

Based on a celebrated book by Kuniko Mukoda, this film directed by Yasuo Furuhata tells of a close friendship undone by love.

Who stars in Buddies?

Buddies stars Ken Takakura (Kadokura), Sumiko Fuji (Tami), Eiji Bandō (Mizuta), Yasuko Tomita (Satoko), Nobuko Miyamoto (Kimiko). The film was directed by Yasuo Furuhata.

How long is Buddies?

Buddies has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1989.

Is Buddies worth watching?

Buddies holds an IMDb rating of 6.8/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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