Rail Truck (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film
Released in 2010, Rail Truck is a drama film directed by Hirofumi Kawaguchi, running about 116 minutes.
What it’s about. A tale of two islands and growing up as a stranger in a strange land, told with an artistry that recalls Hou Hsiao-Hsien at his best. Based on Ryunosuke Akutagawa’s short story of the same title (1922), Kawaguchi’s film moves the original early 20th-century Izu Peninsula to present-day Taiwan, where the strength of family ties is singularly put to the test. Yumiko (Machiko Ono), who married against her parents' wishes, has struggled on in stubborn determination since her husband’s death, moving her family from their Tokyo home to the verdant, rural Taiwan village of her in-laws. Her son Atsushi, strongly conscious that in ethnocentric Japan he is "different," is in a state of rebellion against both the society in which he has grown up and his mother. In their new home the family rediscovers the bonds that unite it.
Who’s in it. Rail Truck stars Machiko Ono as Yumiko Yano, Kento Harada as Atsushi Yano, Kyōichi Ōmae as Kai Yano and Liu Hong as Grandpa, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Rail Truck page.
If you liked it. Fans of Rail Truck tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Rail Truck (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Rail Truck change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Rail Truck?
- Rail Truck stars Machiko Ono, Kento Harada, Kyōichi Ōmae, Liu Hong and Chang Han.
- When was Rail Truck released?
- Rail Truck was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 116 minutes.