A Pebble by the Wayside
"Adaptation of Yamamoto Yuzo's novel."
Originally released in 1938. A Pebble by the Wayside is a drama film. directed by Tomotaka Tasaka. With a runtime of 2h 11m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Akihiko Katayama, Reizaburo Yamamoto, and Hisako Takihana
Synopsis
Tomotaka Tasaka's A Pebble by the Wayside (Robo no Ishi), made in 1938 and taken from a Yuzo Yamamoto novel, takes place around 1902, was about a young boy brought up entirely by his mother since his drunken father is never home. An intelligent teacher wants to send him to middle school, but instead the father apprentices him to a clothing store to which he is in debt. The mother dies and the boy is forced to quit work when his father insults the store owner. Later the boy goes to Tokyo, but only to continue his hardships. First he is forced to do a maid's job at a boarding house and later is used by an old woman to steal at funerals. Finally he is rescued by the teacher, whom he meets in Tokyo.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 21, 1938
87 years ago
Runtime
2h 11m
131 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Nikkatsu Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A Pebble by the Wayside about?
Tomotaka Tasaka's A Pebble by the Wayside (Robo no Ishi), made in 1938 and taken from a Yuzo Yamamoto novel, takes place around 1902, was about a young boy brought up entirely by his mother since h...
Who directed A Pebble by the Wayside?
A Pebble by the Wayside was directed by Tomotaka Tasaka.
How long is A Pebble by the Wayside?
A Pebble by the Wayside has a runtime of 2 hours and 11 minutes (131 minutes total).
When was A Pebble by the Wayside released?
A Pebble by the Wayside was released on September 21, 1938 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A Pebble by the Wayside?
The main cast of A Pebble by the Wayside includes Akihiko Katayama, Reizaburo Yamamoto, Hisako Takihana, Shirô Izome, Sadako Sawamura.