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The Drudgery Train

The Drudgery Train

2012 · 114 min · ★ 6.1 · Drama, Comedy

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.

Directed by Nobuhiro Yamashita · Written by Shinji Imaoka

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