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The Friends

19941h 53mShinji Sōmai
IMDb 7.2

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"Things that pass, and things that can't be lost… One summer adventure story of three boys."

A delightful and moving coming-of-age story. One summer, three young boys take an increasing interest in an eccentric old man who lives alone in a house surrounded by an overgrown garden. The boys form a bond with the recluse and set about weeding and replanting the garden.

Drama
GardenComing Of AgeOld ManDeathChildhood

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What is The Friends (1994) about?

A delightful and moving coming-of-age story. One summer, three young boys take an increasing interest in an eccentric old man who lives alone in a house surrounded by an overgrown garden. The boys form a bond with the recluse and set about weeding and replanting the garden.

Who stars in The Friends?

The Friends stars Rentaro Mikuni (Kihachi Denpo), Naoki Sakata (Jun Kiyama), Yasutaka Oh (Kawabe), Ken'ichi Makino (Takeshi Yamashita), Akira Emoto (Nagatomo). The film was directed by Shinji Sōmai.

How long is The Friends?

The Friends has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1994.

Is The Friends worth watching?

The Friends holds an IMDb rating of 7.2/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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