The Gate of Youth 1975
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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
- Runtime: 188 minutes
- Genre: Drama
- Stars: Sayuri Yoshinaga, Ken Tanaka, Keiko Takahashi
- Director: Riichirō Manabe, Tokuko Miyako
