The Drudgery Train (2012)
Original title: 苦役列車
The Drudgery Train is a 2012 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Nobuhiro Yamashita, with a running time of 1h 54m. It stars Mirai Moriyama, Kengo Kora and Atsuko Maeda.
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.
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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 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.
When was The Drudgery Train released?
The Drudgery Train was released on 14 July 2012.
How long is The Drudgery Train?
The Drudgery Train runs 1h 54m.
Who made The Drudgery Train?
The Drudgery Train was directed by Nobuhiro Yamashita.
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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
- Asaka Nakamura as Minako Uzawa
- Kouji Tsujimoto as Moderator of Squid Tempu Program