Kids movie poster

Kids

February 2, 2008 1h 49m 5.9/10 (13 votes)

Originally released in 2008. Kids is a fantasy/drama film. directed by Tatsuya Ogishima.

Starring Teppei Koike, Hiroshi Tamaki, and Chiaki Kuriyama

Synopsis

Asato is a young man who returns to a slummy neighbourhood (referred to as 'The Street') to be near his Mum who is in prison. He is able to transfer other people's injuries and is unable to walk past a child with a grazed knee or broken arm without helping them. Asato is protected from street thugs by Takeo, another troubled young man who has issues involving his father who is lying in a coma in hospital. The third member of their group is a young waitress, Shiho, who has her own secret.

Quick Facts

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Release Date February 2, 2008 17 years ago
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Runtime 1h 49m 109 minutes total
User Rating 5.9/10 Mixed (13 votes)
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • Avex Entertainment
  • Shirogumi
  • Burning Production
  • Toei Company
  • Studio Swan
  • Toei Video Company

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kids about?

Asato is a young man who returns to a slummy neighbourhood (referred to as 'The Street') to be near his Mum who is in prison. He is able to transfer other people's injuries and is unable to walk pa...

Who directed Kids?

Kids was directed by Tatsuya Ogishima.

How long is Kids?

Kids has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).

When was Kids released?

Kids was released on February 2, 2008 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Kids?

The main cast of Kids includes Teppei Koike, Hiroshi Tamaki, Chiaki Kuriyama, Tasuku Nagaoka, Ayumi Oka.