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The Horse Boy

0.0(0)19571h 35m1

A humble page fathers a child by the daughter of a clan official and is banished. Years later, the child, now a stable boy, is reunited with his father, but feudal codes threaten their happiness. Uchida’s poignant masterpiece condemns the inflexible class system and launches an indictment of values that favor symbolic objects over human life. The film’s focus is on character rather than swordplay, and charged performances - especially child actor Motoharu Ueki - add to the emotional power.

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Status
Released
Budget
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Box office
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Language
Japanese
  • jidaigeki

Top billed cast

Behind the camera

Director

Tomu Uchida

Produced in

Japan

Where to watch

Availability for Japan. Provided by JustWatch through the TMDB API.

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  • Toei On Demand Amazon Channel logoToei On Demand Amazon Channel

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Still from The Horse Boy

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Release dates

  • JapanJP

    • Theatrical19 Feb 1957

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The Horse Boy was released on 19 February 1957.

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