The Drudgery Train (2012): Cast & Box Office
The Drudgery Train is a 2012 comedy drama directed by Nobuhiro Yamashita, starring Mirai Moriyama as Kanta Kitamachi, Kengo Kora and Tomorowo Taguchi. It runs 1 hour 54 minutes and earned $683,056 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 54m (114 min)
- Director
- Nobuhiro Yamashita
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Toei Company
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Drudgery Train About?
The premise of The Drudgery Train without spoilers.
This quirky coming-of-age story follows Kanta, a rebellious high school dropout, and Shoji, a gentle and unassuming young man. Their unlikely friendship blossoms, helping each gain confidence and navigate romantic interests. Kanta, from a working-class background, embodies a defiant spirit, retaining his pride and self-assurance despite facing difficult circumstances. The film explores themes of friendship, self-discovery, and finding strength in unexpected places.
The Drudgery Train Cast & Characters
Mirai Moriyama leads the cast as Kanta Kitamachi, with Kengo Kora as Shoji Kusakabe and Tomorowo Taguchi as Secondhand Bookstore Manager. Directed by Nobuhiro Yamashita; 16 actors are credited in all.
- Director Nobuhiro Yamashita
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Mirai Moriyama as Kanta Kitamachi - Kengo Kora as Shoji Kusakabe
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Tomorowo Taguchi as Secondhand Bookstore Manager -
Atsuko Maeda as Yasuko Sakurai
Also Starring in The Drudgery Train
· 12 more- Shohei Uno Man Soliciting Business
- Yuya Matsuura Daily Laborer
- Makita Sports Iwao Takahashi
- Tsutomu Takahashi Kenji Maeno
- Miwako Wagatsuma Host of Squid Tempu Program
- Hiroshi Sato Male Worker
- Asaka Nakamura Minako Uzawa
- Yoshimi Nozaki Turning Woman
- Koji Tsujimoto Moderator of Squid Tempu Program
- Mamiko Ito Sumiyo
- Asuka Ishii Woman
- Kyōko Fujī Landlord
The Drudgery Train Box Office
The Drudgery Train grossed $683,056 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$683.1K
- International
- $683.1K
The Drudgery Train Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Drudgery Train.
The Drudgery Train Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Kueki Ressha” and “苦役列车”.
- Also known as
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- Kueki Ressha
- 苦役列车
- 고역열차
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The Drudgery Train FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of The Drudgery Train, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Drudgery Train?
The Drudgery Train runs 1 hour 54 minutes (114 minutes).
When was The Drudgery Train released?
The Drudgery Train was released on July 14, 2012.
Who directed The Drudgery Train?
The Drudgery Train was directed by Nobuhiro Yamashita.
More films by Nobuhiro Yamashita Who is in the cast of The Drudgery Train?
The Drudgery Train stars Mirai Moriyama as Kanta Kitamachi, Kengo Kora as Shoji Kusakabe and Tomorowo Taguchi as Secondhand Bookstore Manager, among 16 credited actors.
How much did The Drudgery Train make at the box office?
The Drudgery Train grossed $683,056 worldwide.
Does The Drudgery Train have a post-credit scene?
No. The Drudgery Train has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The Drudgery Train in?
The original language of The Drudgery Train is Japanese.
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