Young People (1937): cast, story & where to watch
1937 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1937, Young People is a notable film directed by Shirō Toyoda.
What it’s about. Based on an original story by Yojiro Ishizaka, this well-made drama is set in a Christian school in a beautiful northern harbor town. Teacher Masaki (Obinata) speaks up for Keiko, one of the girls at the school, every time she causes problems because he feels sorry for her, a child born out of wedlock. Sumi (Natsukawa), one of Masaki’s colleagues and who is secretly in love with him, strongly disagrees with him about Keiko. Then Sumi hears a rumor that Keiko is pregnant with Masaki's child . . . .
Who’s in it. Young People stars Den Obinata as Teacher Masaki, Haruyo Ichikawa as Keiko Enami, Yuriko Hanabusa as Keiko's mother Hatsu and Isamu Yamaguchi as Teacher Sasaki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Young People has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Young People page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Young People (1937)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Young People change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Young People worth watching?
- Young People holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Young People?
- Young People stars Den Obinata, Haruyo Ichikawa, Yuriko Hanabusa, Isamu Yamaguchi and Toshiko Itō.
- When was Young People released?
- Young People was released in 1937.