Why Are We Young?
Originally released in 1965. Why Are We Young? is a drama film. directed by Toshio Masuda.
Starring Yūjirō Ishihara, Yukiyo Toake, and Hiroyuki Ôta
Synopsis
After ten years of study in the US, Nonomura Kensuke returns to Japan to be an English teacher at a local high school. Kensuke's nontraditional teaching style stirs up the school, but the students gradually accept him.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 14, 1965
60 years ago
Runtime
1h 43m
103 minutes total
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Yūjirō Ishihara
as Kensuke Nonomura
Yukiyo Toake
as Keiko Sugiura
Hiroyuki Ôta
as Yasuo Takamatsu
Mieko Nishio
as Ikuko Higuchi
Fujio Suga
as Katsumata, vice-principal
Kokinji Katsura
as Terada's father
Shōki Fukae
as Kanedaka
Torahiko Hamada
as Takamatsu's father
Kaku Takashina
as Uegen
Kichijirō Ueda
as Yamayoshi, postmaster
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Nikkatsu Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Why Are We Young? about?
After ten years of study in the US, Nonomura Kensuke returns to Japan to be an English teacher at a local high school. Kensuke's nontraditional teaching style stirs up the school, but the students ...
Who directed Why Are We Young??
Why Are We Young? was directed by Toshio Masuda.
How long is Why Are We Young??
Why Are We Young? has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
When was Why Are We Young? released?
Why Are We Young? was released on July 14, 1965 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Why Are We Young??
The main cast of Why Are We Young? includes Yūjirō Ishihara, Yukiyo Toake, Hiroyuki Ôta, Mieko Nishio, Fujio Suga.