Shoujyo - An Adolescent (2005)



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Synopsis:
Noted character actor Eiji Okuda makes his directorial debut with this Lolita-esque romantic drama adapted from a book by Mikihiko Renjyo. Tomokawa (Okuda) is a tough guy turned bored cop who spends much of his time sating lonely housewives and looking after retarded teen Sukemasa. One day while hanging out at a bar, he is approached by a 15-year-old enjo kosai named Yoko, offering a round of illicit sex in exchange for cash. Though he demurs, their paths cross again and soon a relationship of sorts forms. Yoko, it turns out, is Sukemasa's sister; and both are the children of his old flame Yukie (Marie Natsuki), a grasping, self-centered woman. Moreover, Yoko's grandfather is responsible for the massive tattoo sprawling across Tomokawa's back. Tomokawa soon takes both teens under his wing, protecting them from their heartless mother, and their lecherous stepfather. Soon, Yoko gets a similarly massive tattoo illustrating her bond with her policeman savior.

~ Jonathan Crow, All Movie Guide

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Theatrical Release
8/26/2005
Director Credit
Eiji Okuda Director
Cast Credit
Eiji Okuda Tomokawa
Mayu Ozawa Yoko
Shoji Akira Sukemasa
Mari Natsuki Yukie
Hideo Murota Syozo
Production Credits Credit
Eiji Okuda Producer
Ben Yamamoto Producer
Art Department Credit
Katsuhiko Hibino Production Designer
Katsuhiko Hibino Art Director
Film Camera Credit
Hirokazu Ishii Cinematographer

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