Young People
若者たち
Synopsis
"Young People" is a story about the lives of four brothers and a sister, Sato. After the death of his parents, the older brother, Taro, who works in construction, decides to replace them. The second brother, Jiro, is a truck driver. The third, Saburo, is a student, dreams of a better future for the whole family are connected with him, with his career. Brothers and sisters are fighting to give him a higher education. And, finally, the youngest of the brothers, Suekichi, is also going to enter the university after graduation. The life of the Sato family is complicated. Taro is kind, but limited, not always able to find a common language with his brothers and sister Orie. The girl cannot stand the despotism of her brother, leaves her home and goes to work at the factory. With her departure, everything in the house goes upside down. Suekichi fails her university entrance exams, Orie is forced to return to her family.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tokihisa Morikawa
- Screenplay & Story
- Hisashi Yamanouchi
- Original Score
- Masaru Satō
- Original Title
- 若者たち
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Haiyuza Theater Company, Shinsei Eigasha
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tokihisa Morikawa
Hisashi Yamanouchi
Masaru Satō
Yoshio Miyajima
Akikazu Kono
Masayuki Satō, Seiji Matsuki, Seishi Matsumaru
Department Leadership Roster
Tokihisa Morikawa
Director
Hisashi Yamanouchi
Screenplay
Masayuki Satō
Producer
Seiji Matsuki
Producer
Seishi Matsumaru
Producer
Akikazu Kono
Editor
Masaru Satō
Original Music Composer
Yoshio Miyajima
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About Young People
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Young People about?
"Young People" is a story about the lives of four brothers and a sister, Sato. After the death of his parents, the older brother, Taro, who works in construction, decides to replace them. The second brother, Jiro, is a truck driver. The third, Saburo, is a student, dreams of a better future for the whole family are connected with him, with his career. Brothers and sisters are fighting to give him a higher education. And, finally, the youngest of the brothers, Suekichi, is also going to enter the university after graduation. The life of the Sato family is complicated. Taro is kind, but limited, not always able to find a common language with his brothers and sister Orie. The girl cannot stand the despotism of her brother, leaves her home and goes to work at the factory. With her departure, everything in the house goes upside down. Suekichi fails her university entrance exams, Orie is forced to return to her family.
Who directed Young People?
Young People was directed by Tokihisa Morikawa.
Who stars in Young People?
The principal cast of Young People includes Kunie Tanaka, Isao Hashimoto, Kei Yamamoto, Orie Satō, Seiji Matsuyama.
When was Young People released and how long is it?
Young People was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for Young People?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Young People was composed by Masaru Satō.