Hoshi ni natta shônen (2005)
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- 1h 53min
- Drama, Family
- 16 Jul 2005 (Japan)
- Movie
A Japanese boy is smitten and finally persuades his mother to give him permission to travel to northern Thailand in order to become an elephant trainer. He would be the first Japanese to become one should he succeed. He develops a bond...
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Cast
| Yûya Yagira | ... |
Tetsumu Ogawa
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Takako Tokiwa | ... |
Saori Ogawa
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Katsumi Takahashi | ... |
Kosuke Ogawa
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| Yû Aoi | ... |
Emi Murakami
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| Kazuyuki Aijima | ... |
Bank Employee
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Taketoshi Nagahori | ... |
Bank Employee
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Takehiko Ono | ... |
Shinsuke Iwamoto
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Sayoko Oho | ... |
Nori Ogawa
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Seishirô Katô | ... |
Takao Ogawa (1992)
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Takeru Taniyama | ... |
Takao Ogawa (1989)
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Hana Inoue | ... |
Maki Ogawa (1989)
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Yumi Kono | ... |
Maki Ogawa (1992)
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| Jirô Satô | ... |
High school teacher
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Minako Ban | ... |
Noodle shop owner
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Shinya Sano | ... |
Tetsumu's classmate
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Seiya Mori | ... |
Tetsumu's classmate
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Daisuke Yanagisawa | ... |
Tetsumu's classmate
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Keita Nakamura | ... |
Tetsumu's classmate
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Natsuki Okamoto | ... |
Female student
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Rina Maeba | ... |
Female student
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| Shinya Kote | ... |
Companion's Boss
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Yoshiharu Takeda | ... |
Man at the event venue
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Kei Kato | ... |
Man at the event venue
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Yutaka Natsuki | ... |
TV studio host
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Brother Tom | ... |
Drama Producer
(as Burazâ Tomu)
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| Yoshiyuki Morishita | ... |
Professional animal keeper
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Yasushi Tomobe | ... |
Professional animal keeper
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Ikuji Nakamura | ... |
Drama Director
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Jaran 'See Tao' Petcharoen | ... |
Boulien, Principal of Elephant Training Center
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Petch Sittakam | ... |
Teacher at Elephant Training Cente
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Wisanukorn Saisathorn | ... |
Poe
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Lek Anula | ... |
Student at Elephant Training Center
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Sornpetch Prakodchuer | ... |
Student at Elephant Training Center
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Wittawat Saisathorn | ... |
Student at Elephant Training Center
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Sinarin Reang Ngen | ... |
Student at Elephant Training Center
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Tongsuk Vijityotin | ... |
Student at Elephant Training Center
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Tetsuya Takeda | ... |
Drama Actor
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| Mitsuko Baishô | ... |
Asako Fujisawa
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| Kaori Takeshita | ... |
Scripter (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Shunsaku Kawake | ||
Written by
| Sayuri Sakamoto | ... | (novel) |
| Sumio Ohmori | ... | (screenplay) |
Produced by
| Chihiro Kameyama | ... | executive producer |
| Hiroyoshi Koiwai | ... | producer |
| Pairoj Rojlertjanya | ... | line producer: Thailand |
| Yoshishige Shimatani | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Ryuichi Sakamoto | ... | (as Ryûichi Sakamoto) |
Cinematography by
| Hiroshi Takase | ||
Editing by
| Hideyuki Ochiai | ||
Art Direction by
| Osamu Yamaguchi | ||
| Lek Chaiyan Chunsuttiwat | ... | (uncredited) |
Set Decoration by
| Yoshihito Akatsuka | ||
Makeup Department
| Vitchu Chavasit | ... | makeup and hair: Thailand |
Production Management
| Pasiree Panya | ... | production manager |
| Michael Sarun Srisomsub | ... | production manager: Thailand |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Chidchanok Plodripu | ... | first assistant director: Thailand |
Art Department
| Suwan Buthjan | ... | leadman: Thailand |
| Somchai 'Au' Chinsirikul | ... | props: Thailand |
| Wichit Chomchuen | ... | props: Thailand |
| Lek Chaiyan Chunsuttiwat | ... | art director: Thailand |
| Supawat Jeanpetch | ... | props: Thailand |
| Miyuki Kitagawa | ... | assistant art director |
| Anussorn Musicabutr | ... | art director: Thailand |
| Suwimon Petcharayutporn | ... | art department coordinator: Thailand |
| Prasant 'Jeed' Petchpong | ... | assistant art director: Thailand |
| Sudkamol Tangtham | ... | property master |
| Apiradee 'Joy' Thongprachan | ... | prop buyer |
Sound Department
| Susumu Take | ... | sound |
Special Effects by
| Payap Jangnet | ... | special effects technician: Thailand |
| Wanchai Jangnet | ... | special effects supervisor: Thailand |
Visual Effects by
| Taichi Itô | ... | visual effects producer |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Akira Ono | ... | gaffer |
Casting Department
| Puttaya Chiamongkolpetch | ... | casting: Thailand |
| Patima Thampirak | ... | casting associate |
| Nattakarn Thanopajai | ... | casting assistant |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Chantika Kongsillawat | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
| Ratree Somboon | ... | wardrobe assistant: Thailand |
| Choosakul 'Joy' Wongmeechai | ... | wardrobe assistant: Thailand |
Location Management
| Numchai Iamimsart | ... | location manager: Thailand (as Namchai Iamimsart) |
| Prawat Ui | ... | assistant location manager: Thailand |
Music Department
| Fernando Aponte | ... | score mixer / score recordist |
Additional Crew
| Decha Arunputi | ... | animal coordinator: Thailand |
| Nitad 'Lek' Srisomsap | ... | animal coordinator: Thailand |
Production Companies
Distributors
- Toho (2005) (Japan) (theatrical)
- Panorama Entertainment (2006) (Hong Kong) (DVD)
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Storyline
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A Japanese boy is smitten and finally persuades his mother to give him permission to travel to northern Thailand in order to become an elephant trainer. He would be the first Japanese to become one should he succeed. He develops a bond with the giant creatures and soon enough is back in Japan where he does more for the animals. He also meets his girlfriend. Written by aghaemi |
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