The Friends(1994)
夏の庭 The Friends
Things that pass, and things that can't be lost… One summer adventure story of three boys.
The Friends Synopsis
A delightful and moving coming-of-age story. One summer, three young boys take an increasing interest in an eccentric old man who lives alone in a house surrounded by an overgrown garden. The boys form a bond with the recluse and set about weeding and replanting the garden.
The Friends (1994) is a drama film directed by Shinji Sōmai, released on March 12, 1994 with a runtime of 1h 53m. It stars Rentaro Mikuni, Naoki Sakata, Yasutaka Oh and Ken'ichi Makino. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 26 ratings.
- Director:
- Shinji Sōmai
- Writers:
- Kazumi Yumoto, Yōzō Tanaka
- Producers:
- Hiroyuki Fujikado, Etsuhiro Katô
- Cinematographer:
- Noboru Shinoda
- Composer:
- Izumi Sakai
- Production:
- Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation
- Status:
- Released
The Friends (1994) Trailer
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Official Trailer [Subtitled]
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【予告編】12/27公開！相米慎二監督『夏の庭 The Friends 4Kリマスター版』
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The Friends Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rentaro Mikuni
as Kihachi Denpo
- Naoki Sakata
Naoki Sakata
as Jun Kiyama
- Yasutaka Oh
Yasutaka Oh
as Kawabe
- Ken'ichi Makino
Ken'ichi Makino
as Takeshi Yamashita
Akira Emoto
as Nagatomo
Tsurube Shofukutei
as Undertaker
Minori Terada
as Taniguchi
Naho Toda
as Shizuka Kondo
Shigeru Yazaki
as Katsuhiro
Chikage Awashima
as Yayoi Koko
- Ritsuko Nemoto
Ritsuko Nemoto
as Tomomi Kiyama
- Yôhei Hamanishi
Yôhei Hamanishi
Key crew
Directed by Shinji Sōmai, written by Kazumi Yumoto and Yōzō Tanaka, produced by Hiroyuki Fujikado and Etsuhiro Katô.
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The Friends Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 26 ratings.
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The Friends – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Friends online?
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The Friends (1994) is available to stream on filmingo, and to rent or buy from filmingo. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Friends?
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The main cast of The Friends (1994) includes Rentaro Mikuni, Naoki Sakata, Yasutaka Oh, Ken'ichi Makino and Akira Emoto. The film was directed by Shinji Sōmai. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Friends released?
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The Friends was released on March 12, 1994 and runs for 1h 53m.
Is The Friends worth watching?
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The Friends (1994) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 26 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Friends?
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Yes. The official The Friends trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.