Mint tells a heartwarming and very human story about life and redemption. An aspiring editor tries to get an exclusive contract with a retired poet who is mourning the loss of his wife. As their relationship deepens, the editor comes to understand his sadness and determines to shepherd him back to happiness. Her cheerful character improves his mood, but she is later struck down by a serious illness. The poet calls on enchantment in his past to help her future.
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Kazuya Aoki
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Sayaka Kawaguchi
Mari Tanimura
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Takafumi Ohki
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Shinichi Taminato
Mitsuru Izumikawa
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Fumiko Tômatsu
Miki Kusano
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Maia Umetani
Shizuka Izumikawa
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Eiki Taminato Director
First release November 1, 2014 · Produced in Japan · Original title ミント
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Japan
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Original title
ミント
Original language
Japanese
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Japanese
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Japan · November 1, 2014
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