Summaries

A delightful and moving coming-of-age story. One summer, three young boys take an increasing interest in an eccentric old man who lives alone in a house surrounded by an overgrown garden. The boys form a bond with the recluse and set about weeding and replanting the garden.

Details

Keywords
  • coming of age
  • based on novel
  • male bonding
  • garden
  • crotchety old man
Genres
  • Comedy
  • Drama
Release date Apr 8, 1994
Countries of origin Japan
Language Japanese
Filming locations Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
Production companies Yomiuri Telecasting Corporation (YTV)

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 53m
Color Color
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

Synopsis

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