Shining Boy and Little Randy (2005)

Overview : Tetsumu, an introverted youth, realizes he has a natural ability of communicating with elephants. This prompts him to leave for Chiang Mai in Thailand to become Japan's first elephant trainer. Having found his place in the world, Tetsumu develops into a strong, confident young man. He returns to Japan with the dream of building a green "paradise" for his ivory-tusked friends. Meanwhile, he starts a career as an elephant trainer for touring shows. He meets Emi, a woman seven years his senior and falls in love.

Release Date : September 23, 2005

Runtime : 113m

Genre : Romance, Family, Drama  

Companies : Matching Motion Pictures, TOHO, Fuji Television Network, Stardust Pictures, Cine Bazar

Countries : Japan

Keywords : based on novel or book, elephant, based on true story, chiang mai