The Crossing
ボクの、おじさん THE CROSSING
Synopsis
14-year-old Takuya lives in a rural town near mountains and rivers. His 29-year-old uncle Koji works as a graphic designer in urban Tokyo. Koji's father dies and Takuya is arrested for attempted robbery-the two young men must now face a crucial crossing in their lives. The concluding chapter to director Higashi Yoichi's "boy and river" trilogy, the film highlights contemporary themes like family, adolescence, and the healing properties of nature. The wild but beautiful Kuma River stars as a threatening symbol for the boy's rite of passage. Supernatural beings reign in the mountains above the village.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yōichi Higashi
- Screenplay & Story
- Yōichi Higashi
- Original Title
- ボクの、おじさん THE CROSSING
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 56m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yōichi Higashi
Yōichi Higashi, Tetsujirô Yamagami
Takahiro Tsutai
Department Leadership Roster
Yōichi Higashi
Director
Yōichi Higashi
Screenplay
Takahiro Tsutai
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Crossing
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What is The Crossing about?
14-year-old Takuya lives in a rural town near mountains and rivers. His 29-year-old uncle Koji works as a graphic designer in urban Tokyo. Koji's father dies and Takuya is arrested for attempted robbery-the two young men must now face a crucial crossing in their lives. The concluding chapter to director Higashi Yoichi's "boy and river" trilogy, the film highlights contemporary themes like family, adolescence, and the healing properties of nature. The wild but beautiful Kuma River stars as a threatening symbol for the boy's rite of passage. Supernatural beings reign in the mountains above the village.
Who directed The Crossing?
The Crossing was directed by Yōichi Higashi.
Who stars in The Crossing?
The principal cast of The Crossing includes Michitaka Tsutsui, Takahito Hosoyamada, Miho Tsumiki, Yoichiro Aoi, Akemi Omori.
When was The Crossing released and how long is it?
The Crossing was released in 2000 with a total runtime of 1h 56m.