Young People poster

Young People (1968)

Movie ★ 9.0 97 min

"Young People" is a story about the lives of four brothers and a sister, Sato. After the death of his parents, the older brother, Taro, who works in construction, decides to replace them. The second brother, Jiro, is a truck driver. The third, Saburo, is a student, dreams of a better future for the whole family are connected with him, with his career. Brothers and sisters are fighting to give him a higher education. And, finally, the youngest of the brothers, Suekichi, is also going to enter the university after graduation. The life of the Sato family is complicated. Taro is kind, but limited, not always able to find a common language with his brothers and sister Orie. The girl cannot stand the despotism of her brother, leaves her home and goes to work at the factory. With her departure, everything in the house goes upside down. Suekichi fails her university entrance exams, Orie is forced to return to her family.

Tokihisa Morikawa Director

▶ Play

Quick facts

Released
December 16, 1968
Runtime
97 min
IMDb
tt0204040
Country
Language
Studio
Haiyuza Theater Company, Shinsei Eigasha

Cast

Gokusen 2002 ★ 8.0
Orange 2016 ★ 8.0
Tokyo Story 1953 ★ 8.2
Yobi, The Five-Tailed Fox 2007 ★ 6.5
High School of the Dead 2010 ★ 8.1
Parallels 2022 ★ 7.7
Yosuga no Sora 2010 ★ 6.9
2:37 2006 ★ 6.6
Showa Genroku Rakugo Shinju 2016 ★ 8.0
Mirai 2018 ★ 7.2
Burning 2018 ★ 7.4
Siblings 2025 ★ 7.2

Also Worth Watching

The Ballad of Narayama 1983
The Nest 2020
One Million Yen Girl 2008
Charm City Kings 2020
Shoplifters 2018
Brotherly Love 2015
Skin 2009
Inside I'm Dancing 2004
The Short History of the Long Road 2019
The Young One 1960
Fast Girls 2012
Skater Girl 2021
Bastard Out of Carolina 1996
El Chicano 2019
Xiu Xiu: The Sent-Down Girl 1998
Girl in the Box 2016
All Day and a Night 2020
TalhotBlond 2012

Frequently asked questions

What is Young People about?
"Young People" is a story about the lives of four brothers and a sister, Sato. After the death of his parents, the older brother, Taro, who works in construction, decides to replace them. The second brother, Jiro, is a truck driver. The third, Saburo, is a student, dreams of a better future for the whole family are connected with him, with his career. Brothers and sisters are fighting to give him a higher education. And, finally, the youngest of the brothers, Suekichi, is also going to enter the university after graduation. The life of the Sato family is complicated. Taro is kind, but limited, not always able to find a common language with his brothers and sister Orie. The girl cannot stand the despotism of her brother, leaves her home and goes to work at the factory. With her departure, everything in the house goes upside down. Suekichi fails her university entrance exams, Orie is forced to return to her family.
Who directed Young People?
Young People was directed by Tokihisa Morikawa.
Who stars in Young People?
Young People stars Kunie Tanaka, Isao Hashimoto, Kei Yamamoto, Orie Satō.
When was Young People released?
Young People is a 1968 drama film.
Where can I watch Young People?
You can watch Young People with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.