An Adolescent 2001
Directed by Eiji Okuda, *An Adolescent (2001)* dives into the life of Tomokawa, a lethargic police officer who fills his days with idle teasing of his intellectually disabled friend Sukemasa, aimless bike rides across the city, and fleeting affairs with married women.
Director: Eiji Okuda
Cast
Eiji Okuda
Tomokawa
Mayu Ozawa
Yoko
Akira Shoji
Sukemasa
Mari Natsuki
Yukie
Hideo Murota
Shozo
Katsuhiko Hibino
Akihiro Yoshimura
Kazuhiko Kanayama
Noriko Hamada
Hideo Higashikokubaru
Frequently Asked Questions
What is An Adolescent (2001) about?
The film follows Tomokawa, a disillusioned police officer whose days are consumed by apathy, crude humor, and reckless liaisons—until he meets Yoko, a woman who disrupts his stagnant world and forces him to confront his own emptiness.
Who directed An Adolescent?
An Adolescent was directed by Eiji Okuda, a filmmaker known for blending sharp character studies with socially conscious themes.
Who stars in An Adolescent?
The film features Eiji Okuda in the lead role, alongside Mayu Ozawa as Yoko, Akira Shoji as Sukemasa, Mari Natsuki, and Hideo Murota in pivotal supporting parts.
Is An Adolescent (2001) worth watching?
While it treads into familiar tropes of aimless protagonists, Okuda's direction and the film's raw, atmospheric tone make it a compelling watch for fans of introspective drama. Its exploration of stagnation and fleeting redemption offers more substance than a typical slacker narrative.
How long is An Adolescent?
An Adolescent runs for 132 minutes, offering a tight yet immersive viewing experience.
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About An Adolescent (2001) — A Slacker Cop's Sudden Reckoning with Love and Fate
Directed by Eiji Okuda, *An Adolescent (2001)* dives into the life of Tomokawa, a lethargic police officer who fills his days with idle teasing of his intellectually disabled friend Sukemasa, aimless bike rides across the city, and fleeting affairs with married women. His monotonous existence shatters the moment he crosses paths with Yoko, a woman whose presence challenges every facet of his self-destructive routine.
Set against the gritty backdrop of urban Japan, this drama-romance explores themes of stagnation, existential reckoning, and the unexpected jolts that can jolt a life out of its rut. Okuda crafts a mood that oscillates between dark humor and quiet melancholy, wrapping the narrative in a contemplative atmosphere that lingers long after the credits roll.
