Roadside Stone
Originally released in 1964. Roadside Stone is a drama film. directed by Miyoji Ieki.
Starring Chikage Awashima, Katsuo Nakamura, and Shuichi Ikeda
Synopsis
The Wayside Pebble is an effective drama about the hardships of a childhood spent with a brusque, cold-hearted father and a submissive mother. The year is 1910 and the place is a small Japanese village. Goichi is suffering because he wants to go to school, but his family is too poor to afford that luxury. Even when a kind friend agrees to help out, Goichi's father refuses to give in to his son's request for an education. Instead, he sends Goichi off to work as an indentured servant for a cold-hearted merchant and his family. As tragedy strikes and the suffering of the young boy increases, he begins to look for some way out of his bleak situation.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 14, 1964
61 years ago
Runtime
1h 37m
97 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (4 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Toei Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Roadside Stone about?
The Wayside Pebble is an effective drama about the hardships of a childhood spent with a brusque, cold-hearted father and a submissive mother. The year is 1910 and the place is a small Japanese vil...
Who directed Roadside Stone?
Roadside Stone was directed by Miyoji Ieki.
How long is Roadside Stone?
Roadside Stone has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).
When was Roadside Stone released?
Roadside Stone was released on June 14, 1964 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Roadside Stone?
The main cast of Roadside Stone includes Chikage Awashima, Katsuo Nakamura, Shuichi Ikeda, Kei SatΕ, Yoshikazu Sugi.