The Wayside Pebble
Originally released in 1960. The Wayside Pebble is a feature film. directed by Seiji Hisamatsu.
Starring Setsuko Hara, Hiroyuki Ôta, and Hisaya Morishige
Synopsis
In Meiji era Japan a sixth grade boy is smart, likable and confident and owing to his academic success liked by his teacher. Things are not going well at home, however, where his father does not work leaving the mother to toil . With the boy's family having no money he cannot progress his education and has to drop out of school. A neighbour, who is a bookstore owner, offers the family money to allow the boy to continue his schooling, but the father is too proud to accept and rebuffs the offer forcing the boy to work.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Tokyo Eiga
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Wayside Pebble about?
In Meiji era Japan a sixth grade boy is smart, likable and confident and owing to his academic success liked by his teacher. Things are not going well at home, however, where his father does not wo...
Who directed The Wayside Pebble?
The Wayside Pebble was directed by Seiji Hisamatsu.
How long is The Wayside Pebble?
The Wayside Pebble has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).
When was The Wayside Pebble released?
The Wayside Pebble was released on December 31, 1960 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Wayside Pebble?
The main cast of The Wayside Pebble includes Setsuko Hara, Hiroyuki Ôta, Hisaya Morishige, Tatsuya Mihashi, Kyū Sazanka.