Shining Boy and Little Randy

movie

Tetsumu, an introverted youth, realizes he has a natural ability of communicating with elephants. This prompts him to leave for Chiang Mai in Thailand to become Japan's first elephant trainer. Having found his place in the world, Tetsumu develops into a strong, confident young man. He returns to Japan with the dream of building a green "paradise" for his ivory-tusked friends. Meanwhile, he starts a career as an elephant trainer for touring shows. He meets Emi, a woman seven years his senior and falls in love.

Cast & crew

Yuya Yagira · Sumio Ōmori · Katsumi Takahashi · Takako Tokiwa · Mitsuko Baisho · Tetsuya Takeda · Yu Aoi · Shunsaku Kawake · Takehiko Ono · Sayuri Sakamoto · Jaran Petcharoen · Kazuyuki Aijima · Natsuki Okamoto

Studios & networks

Cine Bazar · Fuji Television Network · Matching Motion Pictures · Stardust Pictures · TOHO