The Friends movie poster

The Friends

"Things that pass, and things that can't be lost… One summer adventure story of three boys."

March 12, 1994 1h 53m 7.3/10 (19 votes)

Originally released in 1994. The Friends is a drama film. directed by Shinji Sōmai.

Starring Rentaro Mikuni, Naoki Sakata, and Yasutaka Oh

Synopsis

A delightful and moving coming-of-age story. One summer, three young boys take an increasing interest in an eccentric old man who lives alone in a house surrounded by an overgrown garden. The boys form a bond with the recluse and set about weeding and replanting the garden.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 12, 1994 31 years ago
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Runtime 1h 53m 113 minutes total
User Rating 7.3/10 Great (19 votes)
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Friends about?

A delightful and moving coming-of-age story. One summer, three young boys take an increasing interest in an eccentric old man who lives alone in a house surrounded by an overgrown garden. The boys ...

Who directed The Friends?

The Friends was directed by Shinji Sōmai.

How long is The Friends?

The Friends has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).

When was The Friends released?

The Friends was released on March 12, 1994 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Friends?

The main cast of The Friends includes Rentaro Mikuni, Naoki Sakata, Yasutaka Oh, Ken'ichi Makino, Akira Emoto.