The Drudgery Train(2012)
苦役列車
The Drudgery Train Synopsis
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.
The Drudgery Train (2012) is a drama and comedy film directed by Nobuhiro Yamashita, released on July 14, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 54m. It stars Mirai Moriyama, Kengo Kora, Atsuko Maeda and Makita Sports. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Nobuhiro Yamashita
- Writers:
- Shinji Imaoka, Kenta Nishimura
- Producers:
- Hiroyuki Negishi
- Cinematographer:
- Yoshihiro Ikeuchi
- Composer:
- Shinco
- Production:
- Toei Company, Matchpoint
- Status:
- Released
The Drudgery Train (2012) Trailer
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The Drudgery Train Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mirai Moriyama
as Kanta Kitamachi
Kengo Kora
as Shoji Kusakabe
Atsuko Maeda
as Yasuko Sakurai
Makita Sports
as Iwao Takahashi
Tomorowo Taguchi
as Secondhand Bookstore Manager
Miwako Wagatsuma
as Host of Squid Tempu Program
- Hiroshi Sato
Hiroshi Sato
as Male Worker
Mamiko Ito
as Sumiyo
Tsutomu Takahashi
as Kenji Maeno
Shohei Uno
as Man Soliciting Business
- Asaka Nakamura
Asaka Nakamura
as Minako Uzawa
- Kouji Tsujimoto
Kouji Tsujimoto
as Moderator of Squid Tempu Program
Key crew
Directed by Nobuhiro Yamashita, written by Shinji Imaoka and Kenta Nishimura, produced by Hiroyuki Negishi.
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The Drudgery Train Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 14 ratings.
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The Drudgery Train – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Drudgery Train online?
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The Drudgery Train (2012) is available to stream on Hulu, U-NEXT and Toei On Demand Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Drudgery Train?
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The main cast of The Drudgery Train (2012) includes Mirai Moriyama, Kengo Kora, Atsuko Maeda, Makita Sports and Tomorowo Taguchi. The film was directed by Nobuhiro Yamashita. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Drudgery Train released?
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The Drudgery Train was released on July 14, 2012 and runs for 1h 54m.
Is The Drudgery Train worth watching?
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The Drudgery Train (2012) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Drudgery Train?
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