The Homeless Student(2008)
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The Homeless Student Synopsis
Based on an autobiography by Hiroshi Tamura, the film follows story of the author's experience of homelessness when this father suddenly decides to abandon his family. Hiroshi and his older siblings do all what they can to withstand the trouble they encounter along their way.
The Homeless Student (2008) is a drama and comedy film directed by Tomoyuki Furumaya, released on October 28, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 56m. It stars Teppei Koike, Akihiro Nishino, Chizuru Ikewaki and Issey Ogata. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Tomoyuki Furumaya
- Writers:
- Noriko Gotô, Tomoyuki Furumaya, Hiroshi Tamura
- Production:
- TOHO, Burning Production, dentsu, Fuji Television Network, Sedic International, Wani Books, Yoshimoto Kogyo, Sedic Deux, Yoshimoto Creative Agency
- Revenue:
- $6,474,087
- Status:
- Released
The Homeless Student Cast & Crew
Main cast
Teppei Koike
as Hiroshi Tamura
Akihiro Nishino
as Kenichi Tamura
Chizuru Ikewaki
as Sachiko Tamura
Issey Ogata
as Ichiro Tamura
Tomoka Kurotani
as Natsumi Kudo
Ryudo Uzaki
as Masamitsu Kawai
Yuko Kotegawa
as Kyoko Tamura
Yuko Tanaka
as Michiyo Kawai
Kai Ato
as Father
Mikiko Ichiki
Key crew
Directed by Tomoyuki Furumaya, written by Noriko Gotô, Tomoyuki Furumaya and Hiroshi Tamura.
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The Homeless Student Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Homeless Student – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Homeless Student online?
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The Homeless Student (2008) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Homeless Student?
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The main cast of The Homeless Student (2008) includes Teppei Koike, Akihiro Nishino, Chizuru Ikewaki, Issey Ogata and Tomoka Kurotani. The film was directed by Tomoyuki Furumaya. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Homeless Student released?
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The Homeless Student was released on October 28, 2008 and runs for 1h 56m.
Is The Homeless Student worth watching?
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The Homeless Student (2008) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 3 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.