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A father and son team up for a high-stakes heist, forcing the boy to confront the moral implications of their illegal adventure.

A con artist couple, Takeo and Takeko, travel Japan with their two sons, using a scam where Takeko pretends to be hit by vehicles and Takeo negotiates with the driver for a cash settlement. However, their scheme takes a toll on their dysfunctional family, including physical and emotional abuse, and the children's innocence. As the family's problems escalate, Takeo and Takeko's son, Toshio, begins to question the morality of their actions and considers running away.

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Info about Boy

Studio(s): Sozosha, Art Theatre Guild

Originally Released: United States, Apr 09, 1970

Production Country: Japan

Genres:Drama

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