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Keiko (1979)

Keiko poster
Directed by
Claude Gagnon
Genre
LGBTQ-related film
Country
Japan, Canada
Runtime
1h 57m
Rating
4.5 of 10 from 10 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A young Japanese woman explores her sexuality and identity in a quiet, personal story set in 1970s Japan. The film follows her emotional journey as she navigates relationships and self-discovery.

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What happens

Keiko is a 1979 Japanese film directed by Claude Gagnon. It won the Special Award at the 1979 Hochi Film Awards. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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