Shining Boy and Little Randy

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.

Director: Shunsaku Kawake

Cast: Yuya Yagira, Takako Tokiwa, Katsumi Takahashi, Yu Aoi, Mitsuko Baisho, Sayoko Oho, Kazuyuki Aijima, Tetsuya Takeda

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