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The Wayside Pebble (1960)

Movie 104 min

In Meiji era Japan a sixth grade boy is smart, likable and confident and owing to his academic success liked by his teacher. Things are not going well at home, however, where his father does not work leaving the mother to toil . With the boy's family having no money he cannot progress his education and has to drop out of school. A neighbour, who is a bookstore owner, offers the family money to allow the boy to continue his schooling, but the father is too proud to accept and rebuffs the offer forcing the boy to work.

Seiji Hisamatsu Director

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Quick facts

Released
December 31, 1960
Runtime
104 min
Country
Language
Studio
Tokyo Eiga

Cast

Setsuko Hara Setsuko Hara Oren Aikawa Hiroyuki Ôta Hiroyuki Ôta Goichi Aikawa Hisaya Morishige Hisaya Morishige Shogo Aikawa Tatsuya Mihashi Tatsuya Mihashi Tsugino Kyū Sazanka Kyū Sazanka Chusuke Yūsuke Takita Yūsuke Takita Yasukichi Hisako Takihana Hisako Takihana Yasuhiko's Mother

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Wayside Pebble about?
In Meiji era Japan a sixth grade boy is smart, likable and confident and owing to his academic success liked by his teacher. Things are not going well at home, however, where his father does not work leaving the mother to toil . With the boy's family having no money he cannot progress his education and has to drop out of school. A neighbour, who is a bookstore owner, offers the family money to allow the boy to continue his schooling, but the father is too proud to accept and rebuffs the offer forcing the boy to work.
Who directed The Wayside Pebble?
The Wayside Pebble was directed by Seiji Hisamatsu.
Who stars in The Wayside Pebble?
The Wayside Pebble stars Setsuko Hara, Hiroyuki Ôta, Hisaya Morishige, Tatsuya Mihashi.
When was The Wayside Pebble released?
The Wayside Pebble is a 1960 film.
Where can I watch The Wayside Pebble?
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