The Gate of Youth (1975)

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.

Released

1975-02-15

Genres

Drama

Runtime

188 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Kirio Urayama

TMDB rating

8.3/10 from 3 votes