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A Story of Yonosuke

2013 · 160 min · Director: Shuichi Okita

A Story of Yonosuke (2013) is a romance, directed by Shuichi Okita. It stars Kengo Kora and Yuriko Yoshitaka. The 160-minute film holds an audience score of 7.2/10.

What A Story of Yonosuke Is About

A Story of Yonosuke, directed by Shuichi Okita with a screenplay by Shirō Maeda, is a Japanese drama adapted from author Shūichi Yoshida's novel Yokomichi Yonosuke; it opened on February 23, 2013. The film follows Yonosuke Yokomichi (Kengo Kora), an 18 year old who moves from Nagasaki to Tokyo to attend Hosei University in 1987, and the relationships he forms during his college years, including with Shōko (Yuriko Yoshitaka), the daughter of a wealthy businessman. The film won Best Film at the Blue Ribbon Awards; at the Japan Film Professional Awards, Okita won Best Director and Kengo Kora won Best Actor. Who it's for: anyone curious about a multiple award winning, slow paced Japanese drama following a college student's friendships and romances in the late 1980s. Who it's not for: viewers wanting a fast paced, plot heavy film, since this runs close to two and a half hours focused on character development.

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What is A Story of Yonosuke about?

A Story of Yonosuke, directed by Shuichi Okita with a screenplay by Shirō Maeda, is a Japanese drama adapted from author Shūichi Yoshida's novel Yokomichi Yonosuke; it opened on February 23, 2013. The film follows Yonosuke Yokomichi (Kengo Kora), an 18 year old who moves from Nagasaki to Tokyo to attend Hosei University in 1987, and the relationships he forms during his college years, including with Shōko (Yuriko Yoshitaka), the daughter of a wealthy businessman.

Where can I watch A Story of Yonosuke?

A Story of Yonosuke isn't currently listed on major digital platforms. Availability can change over time. Check the "Where to Watch" section for the latest.

How long is A Story of Yonosuke?

A Story of Yonosuke runs for 160 minutes (2h 40m).

When did A Story of Yonosuke come out?

A Story of Yonosuke was released in 2013.

Who directed A Story of Yonosuke?

A Story of Yonosuke was directed by Shuichi Okita.

Who stars in A Story of Yonosuke?

A Story of Yonosuke stars Kengo Kora, Yuriko Yoshitaka, Sosuke Ikematsu, Ayumi Ito.

What is A Story of Yonosuke's rating?

A Story of Yonosuke holds 7.6/10 on IMDb and 7.2/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 75 out of 100.

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