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Boyhood (1951 film)

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is a 1951 Japanese drama film directed by Keisuke Kinoshita. It is based on a collection of letters by writer Isoko Hatano.

Plot



When a family of Tokyo war evacuees arrives at the outskirts of Suwa, they are met with hostility by most villagers. The father, an English professor who had to quit lecturing due to his liberal views, opposes his son Ichir's wish to enlist at a military school. Ichir, who previously had to suffer mockery at school for alleged cowardness, is now confronted with his new schoolmates' reluctance and bullied by the son of the local military commander. He is also at odds with his father because of his father's staying at home and reading, while the mother works for the family's income. After Japan's defeat, the commander's son tries to kill Ichir before committing suicide himself for the inflicted "shame", but Ichir can fend him off. The ending hints at more peaceful times lying ahead for the family.

Cast



*Akiko Tamura as Mother

*Akira Ishihama as Ichir

*Chish Ry as Father

*Rentar Mikuni as Teacher Shimomura

*Toshiko Kobayashi as Maid Toyo

*Mutsuko Sakura as Mrs. Yamazaki

*Takeshi Sakamoto as Furukawa

*Ryji Kita as Principal

*Junji Masuda as Yamazaki

Literary source



The screenplay for 'Boyhood' is based on a compilation of letters exchanged between child psychologist and writer Isoko Hatano and her son in 19441946. The book was published in 1950 and became a nationwide bestseller. An English translation was published in 1962.

Awards



*Mainichi Film Concour for Best Supporting Actress Akiko Tamura

References




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