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A humble page fathers a child by the daughter of a clan official and is banished. Years later, the child, now a stable boy, is reunited with his father, but feudal codes threaten their happiness. Uchida’s poignant masterpiece condemns the inflexible class system and launches an indictment of values that favor symbolic objects over human life. The film’s focus is on character rather than swordplay, and charged performances - especially child actor Motoharu Ueki - add to the emotional power.
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How long is The Horse Boy?
The Horse Boy has a runtime of 1h 35m (1 hour and 35 minutes).
Who directed The Horse Boy?
The Horse Boy was directed by Tomu Uchida and released in 1957.
What genre is The Horse Boy?
The Horse Boy is a Drama film (1957).
Who stars in The Horse Boy?
The cast of The Horse Boy includes Shūji Sano, Isuzu Yamada, Motoharu Ueki, Shinobu Chihara, Kenji Susukida.
