The Exam(1999)
Synopsis
Togashi, an enthusiastic marathon runner and his wife are occupied with their daughter Mayumi's grade school entrance examinations, but he becomes jobless when his company folds. To regain his confidence Togashi decides to join the marathon that is taking place on the very day of his daughter's examination and the all important interview.
Directed by Yojiro Takita
Where to watch The Exam
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Cast
Eikichi Yazawa
Masumi Togashi
Yuko Tanaka
ToshieTogashi
Ren Osugi
Yoshimoto
Natsumi Ohira
Mayumi Togashi
Masahiko Nishimura
Yuriko Hirooka
Hirotaro Honda
Shoichi Honda
Ittoku Kishibe
Headmaster
Megumi Kobayashi
Masako Motai
Toshiyuki Nagashima
Thomas Kurita
Atsuko Nakamura
Arimasa Osawa
Koji Sasagawa
Takashi Sasano
Kanno
Kazuma Suzuki
Hashio Nakamura
Yukiko Tachibana
Yuu Tokui
Haruyuki Shoba
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When did The Exam come out?+
The Exam was released in 1999.
How long is The Exam?+
The Exam runs for 114 minutes (1 hour and 54 minutes).
Who directed The Exam?+
The Exam was directed by Yojiro Takita.
Who stars in The Exam?+
The Exam stars Eikichi Yazawa, Yuko Tanaka, Ren Osugi, Natsumi Ohira and Masahiko Nishimura.
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