Beat Kids
“A school brass band gets a new member.”
2005•1h 55m•8.0•Released
Comedy
A new student ,Eiji is forced into playing the drums for the school band by his classmate, Nanao. From the first moment he holds a drumstick in his hands, the rhythm inside Eiji is awakened and he soon becomes captive to its sonic boom. The obsessive and demanding Nanao is soon swayed by Eiji's bright character and natural kindness. Under Nanao's leadership, the band starts making waves in local competitions. Despite their success, can they survive the pressures of school, relationships, and their dreams? In Beat Kids, Director Toshi Shioya weaves a passionate rock and roll coming of age story about a teenager who uses music to turn growing pains into something extraordinary.
Director
Toshi Shioya
Writer
Masato Harada
Languages
Japanese
Cast
Saki Aibu
Nanao
Hiroki Furukawa
Shige
Nobuyoshi Ichimichi
Genta
Kenta Kiritani
Oda
Etsushi Toyokawa
Goro Maeda
Madoka Matsuda
Taiyo Sugiura
Tatsumi Natsuko
Toshinori Kondo
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