Strange

Strange

A page in the life of a shy high school student and a dreamy drag queen.

2023•15m

Drama

One evening a shy suburban Tokyo high school student, Odeko, meets a tearful Kuma dressed in drag in a park. As their earnest friendship develops, Kuma's struggle to live confidently with himself changes Odeko's timidity as well.

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JA

Status

Released

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Cast

Towa Araki

Towa Araki

Durian Lollobrigida

Durian Lollobrigida

Kuma

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