Roadside Stone (1964)
Original title: 路傍の石
Roadside Stone is a 1964 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Miyoji Ieki, with a running time of 1h 37m. It stars Chikage Awashima, Katsuo Nakamura and Shuichi Ikeda.
The Wayside Pebble is an effective drama about the hardships of a childhood spent with a brusque, cold-hearted father and a submissive mother. The year is 1910 and the place is a small Japanese village. Goichi is suffering because he wants to go to school, but his family is too poor to afford that luxury. Even when a kind friend agrees to help out, Goichi's father refuses to give in to his son's request for an education. Instead, he sends Goichi off to work as an indentured servant for a cold-hearted merchant and his family. As tragedy strikes and the suffering of the young boy increases, he begins to look for some way out of his bleak situation.
Quick answers
What is Roadside Stone about?
The Wayside Pebble is an effective drama about the hardships of a childhood spent with a brusque, cold-hearted father and a submissive mother. The year is 1910 and the place is a small Japanese village. Goichi is suffering because he wants to go to school, but his family is too poor to afford that luxury. Even when a kind friend agrees to help out, Goichi's father refuses to give in to his son's request for an education. Instead, he sends Goichi off to work as an indentured servant for a cold-hearted merchant and his family. As tragedy strikes and the suffering of the young boy increases, he begins to look for some way out of his bleak situation.
When was Roadside Stone released?
Roadside Stone was released on 14 June 1964.
How long is Roadside Stone?
Roadside Stone runs 1h 37m.
Who made Roadside Stone?
Roadside Stone was directed by Miyoji Ieki.