Young People movie poster

Young People

December 16, 1968 1h 37m

Originally released in 1968. Young People is a drama film. directed by Tokihisa Morikawa.

Starring Kunie Tanaka, Isao Hashimoto, and Kei Yamamoto

Synopsis

"Young People" is a story about the lives of four brothers and a sister, Sato. After the death of his parents, the older brother, Taro, who works in construction, decides to replace them. The second brother, Jiro, is a truck driver. The third, Saburo, is a student, dreams of a better future for the whole family are connected with him, with his career. Brothers and sisters are fighting to give him a higher education. And, finally, the youngest of the brothers, Suekichi, is also going to enter the university after graduation. The life of the Sato family is complicated. Taro is kind, but limited, not always able to find a common language with his brothers and sister Orie. The girl cannot stand the despotism of her brother, leaves her home and goes to work at the factory. With her departure, everything in the house goes upside down. Suekichi fails her university entrance exams, Orie is forced to return to her family.

Quick Facts

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Release Date December 16, 1968 57 years ago
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Runtime 1h 37m 97 minutes total
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • Haiyuza Theater Company
  • Shinsei Eigasha

โ“ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Young People about?

"Young People" is a story about the lives of four brothers and a sister, Sato. After the death of his parents, the older brother, Taro, who works in construction, decides to replace them. The secon...

Who directed Young People?

Young People was directed by Tokihisa Morikawa.

How long is Young People?

Young People has a runtime of 1 hours and 37 minutes (97 minutes total).

When was Young People released?

Young People was released on December 16, 1968 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Young People?

The main cast of Young People includes Kunie Tanaka, Isao Hashimoto, Kei Yamamoto, Orie Satล, Seiji Matsuyama.