
Higan

彼岸
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An injured man lies completely still in a hospital room with doctors hovering at his bedside, appearing serene and peaceful as he slowly succumbs to death. However, in his own mind, memories of a recent battle vividly flash by. Thoughts of death and chaos haunt him, even in his final moments.
Release Date
2002-07-03
Average
5.3
Rating:
2.6 startsTagline
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