Shining Boy and Little Randy (2005): cast, story & where to watch
2005 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2005, Shining Boy and Little Randy is a drama, family and romance film directed by Shunsaku Kawake, running about 113 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Shining Boy and Little Randy stars Takako Tokiwa as Sario Ogawa, Katsumi Takahashi as Kosuke Ogawa, Mitsuko Baisho as Asako Fujisawa and Sayoko Oho, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Shining Boy and Little Randy has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shining Boy and Little Randy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shining Boy and Little Randy tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shining Boy and Little Randy (2005)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shining Boy and Little Randy change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shining Boy and Little Randy worth watching?
- Shining Boy and Little Randy holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Shining Boy and Little Randy?
- Shining Boy and Little Randy stars Takako Tokiwa, Katsumi Takahashi, Mitsuko Baisho, Sayoko Oho and Kazuyuki Aijima.
- When was Shining Boy and Little Randy released?
- Shining Boy and Little Randy was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.