Shining Boy & Little Randy (2005)
Overview
Tetsumu, an introverted youth, realizes he has a natural ability of communicating with elephants. This prompts him to leave for Chiang Mai in Thailand to become Japan's first elephant trainer. Having found his place in the world, Tetsumu develops into a strong, confident young man. He returns to Japan with the dream of building a green "paradise" for his ivory-tusked friends. Meanwhile, he starts a career as an elephant trainer for touring shows. He meets Emi, a woman seven years his senior and falls in love.
Cast
Yuya Yagira
Tetsumu Ogawa
Takako Tokiwa
Sario Ogawa
Katsumi Takahashi
Kosuke Ogawa
Yu Aoi
Emi Murakami
Mitsuko Baisho
Asako Fujisawa
Kazuyuki Aijima
Tetsuya Takeda
Takehiko Ono
Shinsuke Iwamoto
Natsuki Okamoto
Jaran Petcharoen
Mahout
Brother Tom
Sayoko Oho
Nori Ogawa
Seishirou Katou
Takao Ogawa (1992)
Jiro Sato
High School Teacher
Shinya Kote
Companion's BossRecommendations
Water for Elephants
The Jungle Book
A Dog's Purpose
Saving Flora
Anne of Green Gables: The Sequel
Elephant Walk
Night on the Galactic Railroad
Stardust
Departure
Black Beauty
Flicka
Tuck Everlasting
Pride
FairyTale: A True Story
Maria's Lovers
Christmas Cottage
Wander Darkly
Mansfield Park
Love Me Love Me
The Object of My Affection