Dir. JOJO Hideo (Twilight Cinema Blues) Born in 975 in Hachioji City, Tokyo. Jojo graduated from Musashino Art University and accumulated a career as a freelance assistant director in adult films and V-cinema. Made directorial debut in 2003 with "Women I Want to Taste (In the Closet)"
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