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Roadside Stone (1964)

Movie ★ 6.5 97 min

The Wayside Pebble is an effective drama about the hardships of a childhood spent with a brusque, cold-hearted father and a submissive mother. The year is 1910 and the place is a small Japanese village. Goichi is suffering because he wants to go to school, but his family is too poor to afford that luxury. Even when a kind friend agrees to help out, Goichi's father refuses to give in to his son's request for an education. Instead, he sends Goichi off to work as an indentured servant for a cold-hearted merchant and his family. As tragedy strikes and the suffering of the young boy increases, he begins to look for some way out of his bleak situation.

Miyoji Ieki Director

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Quick facts

Released
June 14, 1964
Runtime
97 min
IMDb
tt5340886
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Frequently asked questions

What is Roadside Stone about?
The Wayside Pebble is an effective drama about the hardships of a childhood spent with a brusque, cold-hearted father and a submissive mother. The year is 1910 and the place is a small Japanese village. Goichi is suffering because he wants to go to school, but his family is too poor to afford that luxury. Even when a kind friend agrees to help out, Goichi's father refuses to give in to his son's request for an education. Instead, he sends Goichi off to work as an indentured servant for a cold-hearted merchant and his family. As tragedy strikes and the suffering of the young boy increases, he begins to look for some way out of his bleak situation.
Who directed Roadside Stone?
Roadside Stone was directed by Miyoji Ieki.
Who stars in Roadside Stone?
Roadside Stone stars Chikage Awashima, Katsuo Nakamura, Shuichi Ikeda, Kei Satō.
When was Roadside Stone released?
Roadside Stone is a 1964 drama film.
Where can I watch Roadside Stone?
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