Tomodachi
ともだち
Synopsis
Shinta is a sixth grader in Kawasaki City a troublemaker that dreams to become a soccer player. Yoshiko, a classmate who moved to Kawasaki from Iwate Prefecture two years ago, is a gloomy girl who suffers from asthma due to the polluted air in Kawasaki and is ostracized by her class. Shinta is placed next to Yoshiko in class and their stories will take a turn.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yukihiro Sawada
- Screenplay & Story
- Takahisa Katsume
- Original Score
- Taichiro Kosugi
- Original Title
- ともだち
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Nikkatsu Children's Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yukihiro Sawada
Takahisa Katsume
Taichiro Kosugi
Teruo Hatanaka
Akira Suzuki
Yoshihiro Yūki
Department Leadership Roster
Yukihiro Sawada
Director
Takahisa Katsume
Writer
Yoshihiro Yūki
Producer
Teruo Hatanaka
Director of Photography
Akira Suzuki
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tomodachi
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Tomodachi about?
Shinta is a sixth grader in Kawasaki City a troublemaker that dreams to become a soccer player. Yoshiko, a classmate who moved to Kawasaki from Iwate Prefecture two years ago, is a gloomy girl who suffers from asthma due to the polluted air in Kawasaki and is ostracized by her class. Shinta is placed next to Yoshiko in class and their stories will take a turn.
Who directed Tomodachi?
Tomodachi was directed by Yukihiro Sawada.
Who stars in Tomodachi?
The principal cast of Tomodachi includes Hitoshi Abe, Takeo Chii, Hiroshi Gojo, Mieko Harada, Yūsaku Matsuda.
When was Tomodachi released and how long is it?
Tomodachi was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Tomodachi?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Tomodachi was composed by Taichiro Kosugi.