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2022108 minPGdocumentary

I Am a Comedian

2022108 minPGdocumentary

Daisuke, a Japanese comedian, confronts exclusion from television due to political remarks while managing personal struggles and family bonds over three years.

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Daisuke, a Japanese comedian, confronts exclusion from television due to political remarks while managing personal struggles and family bonds over three years.

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Fumiari Hyugadirector

Daisuke Muramoto

Daisuke Muramotocast

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Daisuke is a comedian who was excluded from TV because of his political statements. This is the story of three years filled with his challenges, suffering, and love for his family.

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