The Horse Boy
NR
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1957
1h 35m
Drama
Overview
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.
Directed by Tomu Uchida
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Status
Released
Release date
February 19, 1957
Budget
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Revenue
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Language
Japanese
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