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JAPAN · 2019

37 Seconds

Hikari
disability and independence mother-daughter relationships sexual awakening coming of age self-discovery
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Yuma, a 23-year-old comic book artist with profound cerebral palsy, has been emotionally stunted by her well-meaning but overprotective mother. As she begins to seek independence and sexual awakening on her own terms, she discovers an unexpected path to love and forgiveness.

Year2019
CountryJapan
DirectorHikari
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