The Drudgery Train
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.
- Year: 2012
- Country: Japan
- Genre: Drama, Comedy
- Studio: Toei Company, Matchpoint
- Keyword: working class
- Director: Nobuhiro Yamashita
- Cast: Mirai Moriyama, Kengo Kora, Atsuko Maeda, Makita Sports, Tomorowo Taguchi, Miwako Wagatsuma