The Friends
Director: Shinji Sōmai
"Things that pass, and things that can't be lost… One summer adventure story of three boys."
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.
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Cast
Rentaro Mikuni
Kihachi Denpo
Naoki Sakata
Jun Kiyama
Yasutaka Oh
Kawabe
Ken'ichi Makino
Takeshi Yamashita
Akira Emoto
Nagatomo
Tsurube Shofukutei
Undertaker
Minori Terada
Taniguchi
Naho Toda
Shizuka Kondo
Shigeru Yazaki
Katsuhiro
Chikage Awashima
Yayoi Koko
Ritsuko Nemoto
Tomomi Kiyama
Yôhei Hamanishi
In brief
The Friends (1994) is a drama film. With an average rating of 7.1/10 from 26 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 53min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Friends online?
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How long is The Friends?
The Friends runs 113 minutes (1h 53min).
What rating does The Friends have?
The Friends has an average rating of 7.1/10 based on 26 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is The Friends from?
The Friends was released in 1994.
