Signal Fool · 1990
Signal Fool (1990) is a film directed by Yoshiya Sugata, starring Hideaki Machida, Bunta Sugawara, Eiko Ito.
Overview
Isamu, a sixth-grade boy, lost his mother in a car accident at a young age. Ever since, he's been unable to forgive those who ignore traffic rules. Each day, he stands at the crosswalk with a yellow flag—his mother's keepsake—guiding his classmates and watching over the signals. Though adults dismiss him and his peers call him a "traffic light fool," Isamu remains committed. When his father announces plans to remarry, Isamu refuses the idea of a new mother. But upon learning that the woman too lost loved ones in a traffic accident, he begins to open up. Through this shared grief, Isamu gradually understands the importance of empathy and realizes that rules alone can't heal a broken heart.
Cast
Hideaki Machida, Bunta Sugawara, Eiko Ito, Jitsuko Yoshimura, Takehiko Maeda, Yanagiya Kosan, Mai Watanabe, Yu Takahashi
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What is "Signal Fool" about?
Isamu, a sixth-grade boy, lost his mother in a car accident at a young age. Ever since, he's been unable to forgive those who ignore traffic rules. Each day, he stands at the crosswalk with a yellow flag—his mother's keepsake—guiding his classmates and watching over the signals. Though adults dismiss him and his peers call him a "traffic light fool," Isamu remains committed. When his father announces plans to remarry, Isamu refuses the idea of a new mother. But upon learning that the woman too lost loved ones in a traffic accident, he begins to open up. Through this shared grief, Isamu gradually understands the importance of empathy and realizes that rules alone can't heal a broken heart.
When was "Signal Fool" released?
Signal Fool was released in 1990.
Who stars in "Signal Fool"?
The cast includes Hideaki Machida, Bunta Sugawara, Eiko Ito, Jitsuko Yoshimura.
