Eighteen
Originally released in 1996. Eighteen is a drama film. directed by Takaaki Hashiguchi. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Moto Ôno, Setsuhiko Kobayashi, and Natsuhiko Ueda
Synopsis
A gay version of the classic pink "Groper Train" series. A high school boy gets onto a crowded Hatten train and encounters a man who molests him. He awakens to the taste of men and the scent of his father, whom he had forgotten after passing away at an early age...
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 2, 1996
29 years ago
Runtime
1h 0m
60 minutes total
User Rating
2.0/10
Mixed (2 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Moto Ôno
as Kei Kusumoto
Setsuhiko Kobayashi
as Seiichi Yanagihara / Kei's father
Natsuhiko Ueda
as Yuji Inoue, the tutor
Kiyomi Itō
as Sawako Kusumoto, Kei's mother
Ryuji Yamamoto
as Yakuza
Kensuke Suzuki
as Boy A
Kenichi Kôbe
as Man in the toilet
Hajime Mao
as Yoshito Mao
Kiyoshi Nakayama
as Homeless man
Itaru Nakayama
as Kei (age 5)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- ENK Promotion
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eighteen about?
A gay version of the classic pink "Groper Train" series. A high school boy gets onto a crowded Hatten train and encounters a man who molests him. He awakens to the taste of men and the scent of his...
Who directed Eighteen?
Eighteen was directed by Takaaki Hashiguchi.
How long is Eighteen?
Eighteen has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was Eighteen released?
Eighteen was released on May 2, 1996 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Eighteen?
The main cast of Eighteen includes Moto Ôno, Setsuhiko Kobayashi, Natsuhiko Ueda, Kiyomi Itō, Ryuji Yamamoto.