Directing

Hideyoshi Kin

Born November 27, 1961 · Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, Japan (age 64)

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Known For

The River with No BridgeThe River with No Bridge · 1992
The River with No Bridge
7.01992
MovieDrama
A widow and her two sons, Seitaro and Koji, live in the small town of Komori, where Buraku people are forced to reside. The two boys are continuously harassed by their teachers and classmates through their childhood as a result of their Buraku heritage. In the midst of the 1918 Great Rice Riots in Osaka, Seitaro meets with Asako, the daughter of a rice shop owner, and falls in love with her. She too is of Buraku descent. At the same period, Hideaki, an old friend of the brothers returns to Komori, and he along with Koji and the townspeople create "Zenkoku Suiheisha", the National Levelers Association, an organization pledged to build a bridge over the river of discrimination, making all people equal in every way.
Have You Seen the Barefoot God?Have You Seen the Barefoot God? · 1986
Have You Seen the Barefoot God?
6.01986
MovieDrama
2 almost inseparable friends. The talented painter recognized by all decided to leave the town where they live and become an artist and the shy poet who only sees his future in his mother's business.
Yun’s TownYun’s Town · 1989
Yun’s Town
2.01989
MovieDramaRomance
A Japanese boy in love with a girl of Korean origin must battle the prejudices of those around him in order to sustain the relationship.
The Wangan HighwayThe Wangan Highway · 1984
The Wangan Highway
8.01984
MovieDramaRomance
Based on the novel of the same name by Yoshio Kataoka.
Boxer JoeBoxer Joe · 1995
Boxer Joe
9.01995
MovieDocumentaryComedy
A docudrama about the boxer Jôichirô Tatsuyoshi. The documentary part follows Tatsuyohi for 18 months, from his comeback from an eye injury to his match against Yasuei Yakushiji in 1994. A fictional part follows a restaurant owner, fan of Tatsuyohi, waiting for the match with his friends and family.
I Am a Thousand WindsI Am a Thousand Winds · 2004
I Am a Thousand Winds
2004
MovieDrama
The EarthThe Earth · 1991
The Earth
8.01991
MovieDrama
For some reason, Ryohei, an elementary school student, becomes interested in garbage trucks and starts helping an uncle who works there. Ryohei's classmates and family members, who had initially ridiculed him, are impressed by Ryohei's single-minded demeanor and begin to help him without realizing it.

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The River with No BridgeThe River with No Bridge · 1992
The River with No Bridge
7.01992
MovieDrama
A widow and her two sons, Seitaro and Koji, live in the small town of Komori, where Buraku people are forced to reside. The two boys are continuously harassed by their teachers and classmates through their childhood as a result of their Buraku heritage. In the midst of the 1918 Great Rice Riots in Osaka, Seitaro meets with Asako, the daughter of a rice shop owner, and falls in love with her. She too is of Buraku descent. At the same period, Hideaki, an old friend of the brothers returns to Komori, and he along with Koji and the townspeople create "Zenkoku Suiheisha", the National Levelers Association, an organization pledged to build a bridge over the river of discrimination, making all people equal in every way.

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