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Close-Knit

A new kind of household.

After being neglected by her mother, a little girl is taken in by her uncle and his transgender girlfriend, who create a loving home for her.

20172h 7mNRDrama

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About Close-Knit

Directors
Naoko Ogigami
Cast
Toma Ikuta, Kenta Kiritani, Rinka Kakihara, Rie Mimura, Eiko Koike, Mugi Kadowaki
Genres
Drama
Content rating
NR
Original language
Japanese
Production countries
Japan
Status
Released

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