Have You Seen the Barefoot God? (1986) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained

Release, runtime and language

1986 · 100 mins · Japanese

Directed by

Hideyoshi Kin

Starring

Tamotsu Ishibashi, Ben Hiura, Yoriko Doguchi, Sanshō Shinsui, Masato Irie, Midori Hagio

Two almost inseparable friends, a gifted painter celebrated by everyone and a shy poet who envisions his future within his mother's business, grapple with divergent dreams. The painter decides to leave their hometown to pursue a career as an artist, while the poet remains torn between his aspirations and familial expectations.