Ako
Aug 31, 1964 · 29m
Director
Hiroshi TeshigaharaOverview
A day in the life of Ako, a 16-year-old Japanese girl, and her friends and co-workers. An alarm clock wakes her in a dorm; she gets ready for work and travels to a large bakery. We see her with friends, chatting and laughing, as well as working. They go out, seven of them jammed in an old Pontiac: bowling, then to an amusement park, then driving around. Car trouble may put her at risk. Is she going to be okay? One of four film sketches on the problems of adolescents facing the adult world in the 1960s included in the anthology film That Tender Age (La fleur de l'âge, ou Les adolescentes). The three other sketches were directed by Michel Brault, Jean Rouch, and Gian Vittorio Baldi.
Crew of Ako
About Ako
What is Ako about?
A day in the life of Ako, a 16-year-old Japanese girl, and her friends and co-workers. An alarm clock wakes her in a dorm; she gets ready for work and travels to a large bakery. We see her with friends, chatting and laughing, as well as working. They go out, seven of them jammed in an old Pontiac: bowling, then to an amusement park, then driving around. Car trouble may put her at risk. Is she…
When was Ako released?
Ako was released on August 31, 1964.
How long is Ako?
Ako runs 29 minutes.
Who directed Ako?
Ako was directed by Hiroshi Teshigahara.
Who is in the cast of Ako?
The cast of Ako includes Miki Irie (Ako), Teruko Hasegawa (Ako's Boyfriend) and Yoko Matsushita (Ako's Friend).