Movie Description
星になった少年 Shining Boy ＆ Little Randy
(2005)Overview
Tetsumu, an introverted youth, realizes he has a natural ability of communicating with elephants. This prompts him to leave for Chiang Mai in Thailand to become Japan's first elephant trainer. Having found his place in the world, Tetsumu develops into a strong, confident young man. He returns to Japan with the dream of building a green "paradise" for his ivory-tusked friends. Meanwhile, he starts a career as an elephant trainer for touring shows. He meets Emi, a woman seven years his senior and falls in love.
Featured Crew
- Director : Shunsaku Kawake
- Producer : Hiroyoshi Koiwai
- Editor : Hideyuki Ochiai,落合英之
- Cast : Yuya Yagira,Takako Tokiwa,Katsumi Takahashi,Yu Aoi,Mitsuko Baisho,Kazuyuki Aijima,Tetsuya Takeda,Takehiko Ono,Natsuki Okamoto,Jaran Petcharoen,Yoshiharu Takeda,Brother Tom,Taketoshi Nagahori,Sayoko Oho,Seishirou Katou,Takeru Taniyama,Hana Inoue,Jiro Sato,Minako Ban,Shinya Kote,Yoshiyuki Morishita,Mitsuko Baisho
Cast
Tetsumu Ogawa
Sario Ogawa
Kosuke Ogawa
Emi Murakami
Asako Fujisawa
Shinsuke Iwamoto
Mahout
Bank Employee
Nori Ogawa
Takao Ogawa (1992)
Takao Ogawa (1989)
Maki Ogawa (1989)
High School Teacher
Noodle shop owner
Companion's Boss
Professional animal keeper
Asako Fujisawa (as Mitsuko Baisho)
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Facts
Original Title星になった少年 Shining Boy ＆ Little Randy
Status Released
Release Information
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2005-09-23
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 53m
Production CompaniesMatching Motion Pictures,TOHO,Fuji Television Network,Stardust Pictures,Cine Bazar
Genres
- Romance
- Family
- Drama
