Happy Birthday: The Time When Life Shines
1999 · 1h 19m · N/A
Animation, Drama
Directed by
Satoshi Dezaki
Overview
After being abused by her mother physically and mentally Asuka gets taken in by her grandparents. Slowly she learns her own worth as a human being and overcomes many obstacles.
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