路傍の石 (1964): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1964 · Film · ★ 5.3

Released in 1964, 路傍の石 is a drama film directed by Miyoji Ieki, running about 97 minutes.
What it’s about. The Wayside Pebble is an effective drama about the hardships of a childhood spent with a brusque, cold-hearted father and a submissive mother. The year is 1910 and the place is a small Japanese village. Goichi is suffering because he wants to go to school, but his family is too poor to afford that luxury. Even when a kind friend agrees to help out, Goichi's father refuses to give in to his son's request for an education. Instead, he sends Goichi off to work as an indentured servant for a cold-hearted merchant and his family. As tragedy strikes and the suffering of the young boy increases, he begins to look for some way out of his bleak situation.
Who’s in it. 路傍の石 stars Chikage Awashima as Oren, Katsuo Nakamura as Teacher, Shuichi Ikeda as Goichi and Kei Satō as Shogo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, 路傍の石 has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 路傍の石 page.
If you liked it. Fans of 路傍の石 tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch 路傍の石 (1964)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for 路傍の石 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is 路傍の石 worth watching?
- 路傍の石 holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in 路傍の石?
- 路傍の石 stars Chikage Awashima, Katsuo Nakamura, Shuichi Ikeda, Kei Satō and Yoshikazu Sugi.
- When was 路傍の石 released?
- 路傍の石 was released in 1964, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.