The Drudgery Train (2012)

6.1/10 • 114 min • Drama Comedy

Overview

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.

Cast

Mirai Moriyama

Kanta Kitamachi

Kengo Kora

Atsuko Maeda

Makita Sports

Tomorowo Taguchi

Secondhand Bookstore Manager

Miwako Wagatsuma

Host of Squid Tempu Program

Mamiko Ito

Tsutomu Takahashi

Shohei Uno

Man Soliciting Business

Yuya Matsuura

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