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Child by Children

2008Movie2 h 2 min

Drama
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7

A moving, sensual drama movie about everyday modern life and growing up.

Good for drop-in friendly · thought-provoking · adults

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Story

Haruna is a lively tomboy in the 5th year at elementary school. One day, while playing with Hiroyuki, a boy whom she has known for a long time, they play a game of putting their private parts together. A sex education lesson given by a new teacher, Yagi, makes Haruna suspect that she might be pregnant.

Feels like

  • Coming-of-Age Drama
  • Childhood Sexuality
  • Socially Conscious
  • Psychological Exploration
  • Intimate Character Study
  • Melancholic Tone
  • Contemporary Japanese Society
  • Realistic Portrayal
  • Thought-Provoking Narrative

Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Koji Hagiuda
Written by
Koji Hagiuda, Wakako Miyashita
Produced by
Hiroyuki Negishi

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Facts

September 27, 2008 · 2 h 2 min · Sexual Content

Released
September 27, 2008
Runtime
2 h 2 min
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Child by Children?"

Questions about Child by Children

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Child by Children?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Child by Children from Google Play Movies and YouTube. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Child by Children worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.7).

Is Child by Children plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Child by Children good for date night?

AdultsSolo Watch

Not really: romance is 6 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Child by Children in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.