One Day the Shadow PassedAn uplifting contemporary fable to take heed of in our busy 21st century world Seven years later James decides he must return to Japan to learn the truth: has the farmer succeeded, or are we doomed to live out our lives at war with each other and the environment? Based on a true story, this is a life-changing tale of friendship, love and spirituality. |
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