Youth of the Son (1952)
- Original title
- 息子の青春
- Directed by
- Masaki Kobayashi
- Genre
- comedy, drama
- Country
- Japan
- Runtime
- 45 min
- Rating
- 6.7 of 10 from 9 voters
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
How it feels
Two teenage brothers in Japan start competing with each other when they both become interested in girls. Their rivalry leads to funny and tender moments as they navigate growing up.
lightheartedplayfulbittersweetnostalgicwarmgentlecoming-of-agehumorous
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