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An Adolescent (2001)
Shôjo (original title)

132 min  -  Drama | Romance  -   29 September 2001 (Japan)
6.8
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Ratings: 6.8/10 from 266 users   Metascore: 54/100 
Reviews: 1 user | 18 critic | 8 from Metacritic.com

Tomokawa is a tough guy turned bored cop who spends much of his time sating lonely housewives and looking after retarded teen Sukemasa... See full summary »

Director:

Eiji Okuda

Writers:

Katsuhiko Manabe, Mikihiko Renjo (short story), and 1 more credit »
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Cast

Credited cast:
Eiji Okuda Eiji Okuda ...
Tomokawa
Mayu Ozawa Mayu Ozawa ...
Yoko
Akira Shoji Akira Shoji ...
Sukemasa
Mari Natsuki Mari Natsuki ...
Yukie
Hideo Murota Hideo Murota ...
Shozo
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Kazu Andô Kazu Andô
Noriko Hamada Noriko Hamada
Katsuhiko Hibino Katsuhiko Hibino
Hideo Higashikokubaru Hideo Higashikokubaru
Kazuhiko Kanayama Kazuhiko Kanayama
Sujin Kim Sujin Kim
Nasubi Nasubi
Masahiko Shimada Masahiko Shimada
Akihiro Yoshimura Akihiro Yoshimura
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Storyline

Tomokawa is a tough guy turned bored cop who spends much of his time sating lonely housewives and looking after retarded teen Sukemasa. One day while hanging out at a bar, he is approached by a 15-year-old enjo kosai named Yoko, offering a round of illicit sex in exchange for cash. Though he demurs, their paths cross again and soon a relationship of sorts forms. Yoko, it turns out, is Sukemasa's sister; and both are the children of his old flame Yukie, a grasping, self-centered woman. Moreover, Yoko's grandfather is responsible for the massive tattoo sprawling across Tomokawa's back. Tomokawa soon takes both teens under his wing, protecting them from their heartless mother, and their lecherous stepfather. Soon, Yoko gets a similarly massive tattoo illustrating her bond with her policeman savior. Written by Shoujyo  

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Plot Keywords:

Tattoo | Enjo Kosai | Precocious Child | Tattoo On Back | Adultery  | See more »

Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Details

Country:

Japan

Language:

Japanese | French (song)

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

Mia efivi See more »

Filming Locations:

Japan

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

$7,106 (USA) (28 August 2005) (2 Screens)

Gross:

$65,046 (USA) (15 October 2006)
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

Czech Republic: (Karlovy Vary Film Festival)  | USA:

Sound Mix:

Stereo

Color:

Color
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Soundtracks

"Le Courage d'Aimer"
Composed, Written and Performed by Pierre Barouh See more »