Orange Days

Orange Days

TV-14 2004 · 1 season · 11 eps · ★ 7.9 · Drama

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A psychology major meets a prickly violinist on campus. As they communicate through sign language, their new relationship helps them face their fears.

Directed by Jirō Shōno · Written by Eriko Kitagawa

Network: TBS

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