The Gate of Youth

Japan

• 1975-02-15(JP)
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  Drama
• ▪ 3h-8m

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Overview

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.

• Akira HayasakaWriter

  Kirio UrayamaWriter

  Hiroyuki ItsukiNovel

  Sanezumi FujimotoProducer

  Tokuko MiyakoProducer

  Hiroshi HaryuProducer