The Drudgery Train
苦役列車
Synopsis
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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10/19【苦役列車】中文預告(HD)Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-09-21
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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
Hiroshi Sato
Male Worker
Mamiko Ito
Sumiyo
Tsutomu Takahashi
Kenji Maeno
Shohei Uno
Man Soliciting Business
Asaka Nakamura
Minako Uzawa
Kouji Tsujimoto
Moderator of Squid Tempu Program
Asuka Ishii
Woman
Yuya Matsuura
Daily Laborer
Yoshimi Nozaki
Turning Woman
Kyōko Fujī
Landlord
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nobuhiro Yamashita
- Screenplay & Story
- Shinji Imaoka
- Original Score
- Shinco
- Original Title
- 苦役列車
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company, Matchpoint
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nobuhiro Yamashita
Shinji Imaoka, Kenta Nishimura
Shinco
Yoshihiro Ikeuchi
Takashi Sato
Hiroyuki Negishi
Department Leadership Roster
Shinji Imaoka
Screenplay
Nobuhiro Yamashita
Director
Shinco
Original Music Composer
Yoshihiro Ikeuchi
Director of Photography
Takashi Sato
Editor
Hiroyuki Negishi
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Drudgery Train
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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.
Who directed The Drudgery Train?
The Drudgery Train was directed by Nobuhiro Yamashita.
Who stars in The Drudgery Train?
The principal cast of The Drudgery Train includes Mirai Moriyama, Kengo Kora, Atsuko Maeda, Makita Sports, Tomorowo Taguchi.
When was The Drudgery Train released and how long is it?
The Drudgery Train was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 54m.
Who composed the musical score for The Drudgery Train?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Drudgery Train was composed by Shinco.
Is The Drudgery Train based on a book or true story?
The Drudgery Train is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Kenta Nishimura".