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Directed by Shinji Imaoka, Uncle's Paradise leans on a strong ensemble — Minami Aoyama, Mutsuo Yoshioka, Shirō Shimomoto — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about fantasy titles of 2006.
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