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![Happy Birthday: The Time When Life Shines](http://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w342/ul2Bfevo8n6dyNV401BH8xsKSta.jpg)
Happy Birthday: The Time When Life Shines
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.
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
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Happy Birthday: The Time When Life Shines
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jul 27, 1999
Runtime
1h 19m
Genres
Animation, Drama
User Score
80%
Original Title
ハッピーバースデー 命かがやく瞬間
Production Companies
Magic Bus
Director
Satoshi Dezaki
Description
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.
Cast
Crew
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