Ako
Originally released in 1964. Ako is a drama film. directed by Hiroshi Teshigahara. At just 29 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Miki Irie, Teruko Hasegawa, and Yoko Matsushita
Synopsis
A day in the life of Ako, a 16-year-old Japanese girl, and her friends and co-workers. An alarm clock wakes her in a dorm; she gets ready for work and travels to a large bakery. We see her with friends, chatting and laughing, as well as working. They go out, seven of them jammed in an old Pontiac: bowling, then to an amusement park, then driving around. Car trouble may put her at risk. Is she going to be okay? One of four film sketches on the problems of adolescents facing the adult world in the 1960s included in the anthology film That Tender Age (La fleur de l'âge, ou Les adolescentes). The three other sketches were directed by Michel Brault, Jean Rouch, and Gian Vittorio Baldi.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 31, 1964
61 years ago
Runtime
0h 29m
29 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (21 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Ninjin Club
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ako about?
A day in the life of Ako, a 16-year-old Japanese girl, and her friends and co-workers. An alarm clock wakes her in a dorm; she gets ready for work and travels to a large bakery. We see her with fri...
Who directed Ako?
Ako was directed by Hiroshi Teshigahara.
How long is Ako?
Ako has a runtime of 0 hours and 29 minutes (29 minutes total).
When was Ako released?
Ako was released on August 31, 1964 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ako?
The main cast of Ako includes Miki Irie, Teruko Hasegawa, Yoko Matsushita.