Signal Fool
信号ばか
Synopsis
Isamu, a sixth-grade boy, lost his mother in a car accident at a young age. Ever since, he's been unable to forgive those who ignore traffic rules. Each day, he stands at the crosswalk with a yellow flag—his mother's keepsake—guiding his classmates and watching over the signals. Though adults dismiss him and his peers call him a "traffic light fool," Isamu remains committed. When his father announces plans to remarry, Isamu refuses the idea of a new mother. But upon learning that the woman too lost loved ones in a traffic accident, he begins to open up. Through this shared grief, Isamu gradually understands the importance of empathy and realizes that rules alone can't heal a broken heart.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yoshiya Sugata
- Screenplay & Story
- Yoshiya Sugata
- Original Score
- Satoshi Kawamoto
- Original Title
- 信号ばか
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 6m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yoshiya Sugata
Yoshiya Sugata
Satoshi Kawamoto
Keisuke Shigeta, Makoto Shiotani
Takako Kuwabara
Yoshiya Sugata
Department Leadership Roster
Yoshiya Sugata
Director
Yoshiya Sugata
Screenplay
Yoshiya Sugata
Producer
Keisuke Shigeta
Director of Photography
Makoto Shiotani
Director of Photography
Takako Kuwabara
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About Signal Fool
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Signal Fool about?
Isamu, a sixth-grade boy, lost his mother in a car accident at a young age. Ever since, he's been unable to forgive those who ignore traffic rules. Each day, he stands at the crosswalk with a yellow flag—his mother's keepsake—guiding his classmates and watching over the signals. Though adults dismiss him and his peers call him a "traffic light fool," Isamu remains committed. When his father announces plans to remarry, Isamu refuses the idea of a new mother. But upon learning that the woman too lost loved ones in a traffic accident, he begins to open up. Through this shared grief, Isamu gradually understands the importance of empathy and realizes that rules alone can't heal a broken heart.
Who directed Signal Fool?
Signal Fool was directed by Yoshiya Sugata.
Who stars in Signal Fool?
The principal cast of Signal Fool includes Hideaki Machida, Bunta Sugawara, Eiko Ito, Jitsuko Yoshimura, Takehiko Maeda.
When was Signal Fool released and how long is it?
Signal Fool was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Signal Fool?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Signal Fool was composed by Satoshi Kawamoto.