The Wash

Mako is a neglectful husband. Not the most loving man. His wife gradually encounters a widower who is a kind, gentle figure. She eventually makes the transition to leave her husband and go to this fellow.

Cast

Mako

as Nobu Matsumoto

Shizuko Hoshi

as Kiyoko

Danny Kamekona

as Blackie

Nobu McCarthy

as Masi Matsumoto

Takayo Fischer

as Chiyo

Sab Shimono

as Sadao

Patti Yasutake

as Marsha

Ken Narasaki

as Brad

Marion Yue

as Judy

Peter Fitzsimmons

as Jimmy Fitzsimmons

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