The Drudgery Train
Originally released in 2012. The Drudgery Train is a drama/comedy film. directed by Nobuhiro Yamashita.
Starring Mirai Moriyama, Kengo Kora, and Atsuko Maeda
Synopsis
In this offbeat coming-of-age tale, a charming, rebellious high school dropout named Kanta befriends the kind, provincial Shoji. The two bring out the best in each other, each gaining confidence from their friendship - especially regarding pursuit of the opposite sex. The working class Kanta becomes a sort of unruly anti-hero, maintaining his pride, defiance, and self-assurance even as his prospects seem increasingly grim.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 14, 2012
13 years ago
Runtime
1h 54m
114 minutes total
User Rating
6.1/10
Good (14 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Mirai Moriyama
as Kanta Kitamachi
Kengo Kora
as Shoji Kusakabe
Atsuko Maeda
as Yasuko Sakurai
Makita Sports
as Iwao Takahashi
Tomorowo Taguchi
as Secondhand Bookstore Manager
Miwako Wagatsuma
as Host of Squid Tempu Program
Hiroshi Sato
as Male Worker
Mamiko Ito
as Sumiyo
Tsutomu Takahashi
as Kenji Maeno
Shohei Uno
as Man Soliciting Business
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Toei Company
- Matchpoint
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Drudgery Train about?
In this offbeat coming-of-age tale, a charming, rebellious high school dropout named Kanta befriends the kind, provincial Shoji. The two bring out the best in each other, each gaining confidence fr...
Who directed The Drudgery Train?
The Drudgery Train was directed by Nobuhiro Yamashita.
How long is The Drudgery Train?
The Drudgery Train has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
When was The Drudgery Train released?
The Drudgery Train was released on July 14, 2012 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Drudgery Train?
The main cast of The Drudgery Train includes Mirai Moriyama, Kengo Kora, Atsuko Maeda, Makita Sports, Tomorowo Taguchi.