The Drudgery Train (2012)
Drama
Comedy
In this offbeat coming-of-age tale, a charming, rebellious high school dropout named Kanta befriends the kind, provincial Shoji. The two bring out the best in each other, each gaining confidence from their friendship - especially regarding pursuit of the opposite sex. The working class Kanta becomes a sort of unruly anti-hero, maintaining his pride, defiance, and self-assurance even as his prospects seem increasingly grim.
Cast
Kanta Kitamachi
Shoji Kusakabe
Minako Uzawa
Moderator of Squid Tempu Program
Woman
Daily Laborer
Turning Woman
Landlord
Yasuko Sakurai
Iwao Takahashi
Secondhand Bookstore Manager
Host of Squid Tempu Program
Male Worker
Sumiyo
Kenji Maeno
Man Soliciting Business
Crew
Screenplay
Novel
Director
Original Music Composer
Director of Photography
Editor
Art Direction
Producer