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A Japanese Boy Who Draws

201820mMasanao Kawajiri

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Shinji is an aspiring manga artist struggling to succeed in his career, and when he accidentally discovers an old drawing by his childhood friend Masaru, a magical journey begins that helps him discover a new inspiration for his art. Revenge. The film unfolds a psychological analysis of a social environment characterized by hypocrisy and secrecy, skillfully playing with genre formulas of thrillers and ghost stories.

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What is A Japanese Boy Who Draws (2018) about?

Shinji is an aspiring manga artist struggling to succeed in his career, and when he accidentally discovers an old drawing by his childhood friend Masaru, a magical journey begins that helps him discover a new inspiration for his art. Revenge. The film unfolds a psychological analysis of a social environment characterized by hypocrisy and secrecy, skillfully playing with genre formulas of…

Who stars in A Japanese Boy Who Draws?

A Japanese Boy Who Draws stars Abe Kenta (Masaru (voice)), Takeshi Uehara (Shinji (voice)). The film was directed by Masanao Kawajiri.

How long is A Japanese Boy Who Draws?

A Japanese Boy Who Draws has a runtime of 20 min and premiered in 2018.

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