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Kitagawa, a top salesman with an impressive record, is hiding a dark secret—he borrowed the 9 million yen of his record from loan sharks. One day, while being pursued by the Yakuza, he escapes to a rooftop where he unexpectedly meets a mysterious elderly woman and an office worker. Soon, the rooftop transforms into a serene escape, as they find themselves playing nostalgic childhood games like "Kick the Can" and "Red Light, Green Light." But beneath the surface, all three of them are hiding a significant secret...
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How long is The Nearest Place to the Sky?
The Nearest Place to the Sky has a runtime of 1h 42m (1 hour and 42 minutes).
Who directed The Nearest Place to the Sky?
The Nearest Place to the Sky was directed by Shôji Kôkami and released in 1994.
What genre is The Nearest Place to the Sky?
The Nearest Place to the Sky is a Drama film (1994).
Who stars in The Nearest Place to the Sky?
The cast of The Nearest Place to the Sky includes Hidetaka Yoshioka, Mayumi Hasegawa, Junko Maya, Akaji Maro, Ken'ichi Ishii.
