For a Moment Alive

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For a Moment Alive

1990

0h 13m

5.2(2 votes)

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A wandering samurai is plagued by visions of a beautiful woman killed by his own blade.

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Craig Watanabe

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Michael Yama

Old Man

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Ivy Kwan

Iku

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Steve Shibuya

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Gilbert Po

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