Young Thugs: Nostalgia movie poster

Young Thugs: Nostalgia

September 26, 1998 1h 34m 6.2/10 (16 votes)

Originally released in 1998. Young Thugs: Nostalgia is a drama/action film. directed by Takashi Miike.

Starring Naoto Takenaka, Yuki Nagata, and Saki Takaoka

Synopsis

Nostalgia is Takashi Miike’s favorite film of his considerable body of work. Including biographical elements, Nostalgia centers around the home and school of a young boy, whose family mix the violent and dysfunctional with the comic and the loveable. Though containing elements of the sudden and shocking brutality that many associate with this director, Young Thugs – Nostalgia is more concerned with a child’s moment of leaving the internalized world of fantasy, and passing on eagerly to the next stage of life. A wonderful, touching, startling vision that is uniquely Miike’s.

Quick Facts

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Release Date September 26, 1998 27 years ago
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Runtime 1h 34m 94 minutes total
User Rating 6.2/10 Good (16 votes)
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Young Thugs: Nostalgia about?

Nostalgia is Takashi Miike’s favorite film of his considerable body of work. Including biographical elements, Nostalgia centers around the home and school of a young boy, whose family mix the vio...

Who directed Young Thugs: Nostalgia?

Young Thugs: Nostalgia was directed by Takashi Miike.

How long is Young Thugs: Nostalgia?

Young Thugs: Nostalgia has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).

When was Young Thugs: Nostalgia released?

Young Thugs: Nostalgia was released on September 26, 1998 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Young Thugs: Nostalgia?

The main cast of Young Thugs: Nostalgia includes Naoto Takenaka, Yuki Nagata, Saki Takaoka, Toshikazu Nakaba, Akihiro Shimizu.