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The Drudgery Train

2012 1h 52m Drama List
Reviews 40% Audience Score Fewer than 50 Ratings A man (Mirai Moriyama) lives a destitute life with alcohol and peep shows until he meets a clerk (Kengo Kôra) at a used book shop. Read More Read Less

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Panos Kotzathanasis Asian Movie Pulse Despite the fact that it lacks tension, is a bit too long, and has a rather unlikeable protagonist, emerges as a very interesting film, with the frustration the viewer will feel for Kanta’s self-destructive behavior carrying it from beginning to end. Rated: 6.5 Jan 3, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member The wait for the possible redemption of the lead maintains a tangible possibility throughout. Surprising, compelling and not all together satisfying. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/23/23 Full Review Audience Member You find yourself deciding whether to like or hate the main character as he has his ups and downs. A slow but good drama. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/27/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis A man (Mirai Moriyama) lives a destitute life with alcohol and peep shows until he meets a clerk (Kengo Kôra) at a used book shop.
Director
Nobuhiro Yamashita
Producer
Hiroyuki Negishi, Ryô Kawata, Junichi Kôzuki
Screenwriter
Shinji Imaoka
Genre
Drama
Original Language
Japanese
Runtime
1h 52m