The Drudgery Train (2012)
Original title: 苦役列車
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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Kengo KoraShoji Kusakabe
Atsuko MaedaYasuko Sakurai
Makita SportsIwao Takahashi
Tomorowo TaguchiSecondhand Bookstore Manager
Mirai MoriyamaKanta Kitamachi
Miwako WagatsumaHost of Squid Tempu ProgramHiroshi SatoMale Worker
Mamiko ItoSumiyo
Tsutomu TakahashiKenji Maeno
Shohei UnoAsaka NakamuraMinako Uzawa
Koji TsujimotoMovie DNA
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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.
How long is The Drudgery Train?
The Drudgery Train has a runtime of 112 minutes.