The Gate of Youth

Overview
Cast & Crew
Production House

The Plot

Mainly the story of Shinsuke and his stepmother, ranging from Shinsuke's infanthood to his mid-teens. Coal workers and the mines dominate nearly every aspect of the life of the characters. Shinsuke's father dies while bravely using dynamite to rescue a group of trapped Korean miners. Several older men attempt to help he and his mother cope, including a kind Korean and a Harley-riding yakuza.

Run Time

3h 8m

Genre

Drama

Release Date

15 Feb 1975

Country

Japan

Language

Japanese

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