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Release Year2021
Runtime2h 17m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes6
DirectorTetsu Maeda
WritersHiroshi Hashimoto, Maiko Seo
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsAnd So the Baton Is Passed
About And So the Baton Is Passed
The happy home life of a high school student who lives with her loving stepfather is put in jeopardy by a painful family secret.
Directed by Tetsu Maeda, And So the Baton Is Passed leans on a strong ensemble — Mei Nagano, Kei Tanaka, Satomi Ishihara — 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 drama titles of 2021.
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