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Directed by Mori Masaki, Drifting Clouds leans on a strong ensemble — Shingo Yamashiro, Chiyoko Kawashima, Fuyumi Shiraishi — 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 animation titles of 1982.
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