The Drudgery Train

2012 • 1h 54m • Drama, Comedy

6.1(14 votes)

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.

Director

Nobuhiro Yamashita

Writers

Shinji Imaoka

Status

Released