The Drudgery Train (2012)
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
Shoji Kusakabe
Atsuko Maeda
Yasuko Sakurai
Makita Sports
Iwao Takahashi
Tomorowo Taguchi
Secondhand Bookstore Manager
Miwako Wagatsuma
Host of Squid Tempu Program
Mamiko Ito
Sumiyo
Tsutomu Takahashi
Kenji Maeno
Shohei Uno
Man Soliciting Business
Yuya Matsuura
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