The Gate of Youth

The Gate of Youth (1975)

青春の門

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.

Date of release
1975-02-15
TMDB
8.3 / 10 (3)
Runtime
3h 8m
Genres
Drama
Director
Kirio Urayama

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