Shashinkan

Синопсис:

The story takes place before World War II. At the top of a hill is the protagonist, who runs a photo studio that his family has run for generations. One day a married couple visits the studio. The wife is a shy woman who keeps facing her head down, but by various means the photographer is able to get her to smile for the camera. A year later, the couple come back with their stern-faced daughter. The photographer then tries desperately to get the young girl to smile.

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