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The Boy Made in Japan (1995): Cast

The Boy Made in Japan (1995) movie poster

The Boy Made in Japan is a 1995 drama starring Mikio Osawa as Yamato Tanaka, Kaori Shimada and Ataru Oikawa. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes.

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The Boy Made in Japan (1995) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 45m (105 min)
Genre
Drama
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Boy Made in Japan About?

The premise of The Boy Made in Japan without spoilers.

After an attempted patricide, janitor Yamato Tanaka lives in a cramped apartment, jobless and alienated in the city. He meets Kaoru, a girl handing out free‑tissue ads at a train station, and their hopelessness draws them together. Both drift aimlessly, reflecting Japan, as director Ataru Oikawa paints a stark, surreal portrait of youthful ruin.

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Cast & crew

The Boy Made in Japan Cast & Characters

Mikio Osawa leads the cast as Yamato Tanaka, with Kaori Shimada as Kaoru and Ataru Oikawa.

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The Boy Made in Japan Also Known As

Also known as “Nippon sei shônen”.

Also known as
  • Nippon sei shônen

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FAQ

The Boy Made in Japan FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Boy Made in Japan, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Boy Made in Japan?

The Boy Made in Japan runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).

When was The Boy Made in Japan released?

The Boy Made in Japan was released on December 2, 1995.

Who is in the cast of The Boy Made in Japan?

The Boy Made in Japan stars Mikio Osawa as Yamato Tanaka, Kaori Shimada as Kaoru and Ataru Oikawa, among 5 credited actors.

Does The Boy Made in Japan have a post-credit scene?

No. The Boy Made in Japan has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Boy Made in Japan in?

The original language of The Boy Made in Japan is Japanese.

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