Makoto-chan (1980)
Original title: まことちゃん
Makoto-chan is a 1980 Japanese-language comedy movie directed by Tsutomu Shibayama, with a running time of 1h 25m. It stars Junji Chiba, Takeshi Kitano and Beat Kiyoshi.
A series of interconnected vignettes regarding Makoto Sawada, an energetic yet socially inept kindergartner, and his long-suffering family. Makoto strives to receive the title of his school's "Best Child" award, resulting in chaos and misunderstandings wherever he goes.
Quick answers
What is Makoto-chan about?
A series of interconnected vignettes regarding Makoto Sawada, an energetic yet socially inept kindergartner, and his long-suffering family. Makoto strives to receive the title of his school's "Best Child" award, resulting in chaos and misunderstandings wherever he goes.
When was Makoto-chan released?
Makoto-chan was released on 26 July 1980.
How long is Makoto-chan?
Makoto-chan runs 1h 25m.
Who made Makoto-chan?
Makoto-chan was directed by Tsutomu Shibayama.
Cast
- Junji Chiba as Old Man (voice)
- Takeshi Kitano
- Beat Kiyoshi
- Kazuko Sugiyama as Makoto (voice)
- Kazuo Umezu
- Rihoko Yoshida as Mika (voice)
- Noriko Ohara as Mom (voice)
- Shinichi Yanagisawa as Dad (voice)
- Junko Hori as Monta (voice)
- Kaneta Kimotsuki as Makoto-Mushi (voice)
- Kimie Nakajima as Old Woman (voice)
- Mari Okamoto as Tomoko (voice)