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

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

Studios & networks

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