Plot — What is The Horse Boy about?
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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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1957 |
| Genre | Drama |
| Language | Japanese |
| Runtime | 95 min |
The Horse Boy — FAQ
Is The Horse Boy worth watching? 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 master
Who directed The Horse Boy? Directed by Tomu Uchida.
Who is in the cast of The Horse Boy? It stars Shūji Sano, Isuzu Yamada, Motoharu Ueki, Shinobu Chihara, Kenji Susukida, Kokuten Kōdō and more.
Where can I stream The Horse Boy? Streaming availability for The Horse Boy is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did The Horse Boy release? It released in 1957.
