The Drudgery Train (2012)
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.
- Parental Guidance: PG-13
- Release Date: 2012-07-14
- Runtime: 1h 54min
- Production Company: Toei Company
- Production Country: Japan
- Director: Nobuhiro Yamashita
- Writer: Shinji Imaoka
