The Drudgery Train
2012
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Synopsis
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.
Facts
Setting
Japan
Original language
Japanese
Trailer
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Festival History
- Awards of the Japanese Academy 2013 generic
- Kinema Junpo Awards 2013 generic
- Chicago International Film Festival 2012 generic
- Shanghai International Film Festival 2012 generic
