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Release Year2008
Runtime1h 56m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Comedy
Votes3
DirectorTomoyuki Furumaya
WritersNoriko Gotô, Tomoyuki Furumaya
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.3 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Homeless Student
About The Homeless Student
Based on an autobiography by Hiroshi Tamura, the film follows story of the author's experience of homelessness when this father suddenly decides to abandon his family. Hiroshi and his older siblings do all what they can to withstand the trouble they encounter along their way.
Directed by Tomoyuki Furumaya, The Homeless Student leans on a strong ensemble — Teppei Koike, Akihiro Nishino, Chizuru Ikewaki — 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 2008.
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