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Release Year2009
Runtime1h 51m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Romance
Votes9
DirectorAtsushi Sanada
WritersTakuma Takasaki
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsHonokaa Boy
About Honokaa Boy
Leo, a young Japanese college student, travels to Hawaii and eventually falls in love with Maray, an older Japanese-Caucasion woman.
Directed by Atsushi Sanada, Honokaa Boy leans on a strong ensemble — Masaki Okada, Chieko Baisho, Jun Hasegawa — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2009.
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