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The Gate of Youth

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Sequel:

The Gate of Youth Part 2

Remake:

The Gate of Youth

Original title

Seishun no mon

Year

1975

Running time

188 min.

Country

Japan

Director

Kirio Urayama

Screenwriter

Akira Hayasaka, Kirio Urayama. Novel: Hiroyuki Itsuki

Cast

Music

Riichiro Manabe

Cinematography

Hiroshi Murai

Producer

TOHO. Distributor: TOHO

Genre

Drama | Childhood. Teen/coming-of-age

Synopsis

Mainly the story of Shinsuke and his stepmother, ranging from Shinsuke's infanthood to his mid-teens. Coal workers and the mines dominate nearly every aspect of the life of the characters. Shinsuke's father dies while bravely using dynamite to rescue a group of trapped Korean miners. Several older men attempt to help he and his mother cope, including a kind Korean and a Harley-riding yakuza.

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