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A Pebble by the Wayside

Adaptation of Yamamoto Yuzo's novel.

6.3(3)19382h 11m1

Tomotaka Tasaka's A Pebble by the Wayside (Robo no Ishi), made in 1938 and taken from a Yuzo Yamamoto novel, takes place around 1902, was about a young boy brought up entirely by his mother since his drunken father is never home. An intelligent teacher wants to send him to middle school, but instead the father apprentices him to a clothing store to which he is in debt. The mother dies and the boy is forced to quit work when his father insults the store owner. Later the boy goes to Tokyo, but only to continue his hardships. First he is forced to do a maid's job at a boarding house and later is used by an old woman to steal at funerals. Finally he is rescued by the teacher, whom he meets in Tokyo.

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    6.3/10

    3 votes

Status
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Language
Japanese
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Release dates

  • JapanJP

    • Theatrical21 Sept 1938

Frequently asked questions

When was A Pebble by the Wayside released?
A Pebble by the Wayside was released on 21 September 1938.
Where can I watch A Pebble by the Wayside online?
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Is there a Hindi trailer for A Pebble by the Wayside?
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What is the rating of A Pebble by the Wayside?
A Pebble by the Wayside holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 3 votes.
Who directed A Pebble by the Wayside?
A Pebble by the Wayside (1938) was directed by Tomotaka Tasaka.
How long is A Pebble by the Wayside?
A Pebble by the Wayside runs for 2h 11m.

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