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The Boy Inside (2012)
Director: Tetsu Maeda
Cast: Masaki Suda, Tori Matsuzaka, Hiroki Aiba, Fumi Nikaido
Runtime84 min
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On the night of Mikihiko's 18th birthday, Mikihiko thinks of childhood friend Morio. Morio has been in vegetative state since the age of 6 after being involved in an accident.One day, Moria awakens from his vegetative state. Morio still has the mind of a 6-year-old.
Critical Reception & Ratings
The Boy Inside (2012) is a Japanese comedy film directed by Tetsu Maeda that received mixed critical reception. While the film's unique premise of a man with the mind of a 6-year-old awakening from a vegetative state has intrigued some audiences, its critical reception has been relatively divisive, with no major awards recognition reported.
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Fans of quirky Japanese comedies will appreciate the charming and poignant story in 'The Boy Inside' (2012), directed by Tetsu Maeda. The film offers a unique take on themes of friendship and growing up, with standout performances from the young leads Masaki Suda and Tori Matsuzaka.
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The Boy Inside is a 2012 Japanese film directed and written by Tetsu Maeda. It centers on a teenager having the IQ of a 6-year-old and his childhood friend, who tries to get him to fit into the society. The film is based on the manga with same name by Yamada Naito.
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