Gatekeeper
A retired police detective dedicates his life to preventing deaths at Japan’s suicide cliffs, providing emergency assistance and counseling even as tourists flock to the site, attracted by its notoriety as a popular suicide destination.
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Genre: Documentary
Director: Yung Chang
Actors: Kenji Morioka, Misako Kawagoshi, Yukio Shige
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