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Global Voices

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Season 6 Episode 16 | 52m 34s

On the surface, Ryuichi looks like an ordinary, 44-year-old Japanese family man. Yet unbenownst to most — including his own family — he moonlights running his own business providing family members, friends, and even spouses for hire. By leading a secret life based artifice as a means of escape, Ryuichi may be digging himself in even deeper.

Aired: 09/22/13 | Expires: 08/01/16
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Premiering Sunday, September 21, 2014 at 10/9c on World Channel
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Oil & Water: Hugo’s First Flight
Oil & Water premieres Sunday, September 21, 2014 at 10/9c on WORLD Channel.
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Coming to Global Voices: Casablanca Calling
Premiering Sunday, September 14, 2014 at 10/9c on World Channel
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Coming to Global Voices: Recycle
Airing Sunday, September 7, 2014 at 10/9c on WORLD Channel
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Coming to Global Voices: Here Comes Uncle Joe
Premiering Sunday, August 31, 2014 at 10/9c on WORLD Channel
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Coming to Global Voices: Ice People
Airing Sunday, August 24, 2014 at 10/9c on World Channel
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Coming to Global Voices: Before the Revolution
Premiering Sunday, August 17, 2014 at 10/9c on World Channel
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Before the Revolution: Behind the Footage
Before the Revolution premieres Sunday, August 17, 2014 at 10/9c on WORLD Channel.
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Coming to Global Voices: Diamond in the Dunes
Premiering Sunday, August 10, 2014 at 10/9c on World Channel
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