Boku to Mama No Kiiroi Jitensha (2009): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 2009, Boku to Mama No Kiiroi Jitensha is a drama, adventure and family film directed by Keita Kono, running about 95 minutes.

What it’s about. Taishi lives with his father Kazushi. His mother left home when Taishi was very young and he barely has any memories of her. He believes that his mother left home to study in Paris. His favorite moments come once a week when he receives a letter from his mother. But one day, during Taishi's summer vacation, he learns that his mother isn't in Paris but in Shodoshima, Japan. Taishi then decides to take his pet dog with him and bicycle from his hometown of Yokohama all the way to Shodoshima. On his 500 kilometers trip to Shodoshima, Taishi meets various peoples and touches their hearts, while leaving behind small miracles. What Taishi doesn't know about his mother is that she suffers from memory loss and that's why she lives apart from her family. Taishi's father Kazushi soon learns that his son has left for Shodoshima and he sets out to find his son.

Who’s in it. Boku to Mama No Kiiroi Jitensha stars Akashi Takei as Okita Taishi, Sadao Abe as Okita Kazushi, Kyoka Suzuki as Okita Kotomi and Abe Mio as Mio Suzuma, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Boku to Mama No Kiiroi Jitensha page.

If you liked it. Fans of Boku to Mama No Kiiroi Jitensha tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.