The Exam
お受験
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About
Togashi, an enthusiastic marathon runner and his wife are occupied with their daughter Mayumi's grade school entrance examinations, but he becomes jobless when his company folds. To regain his confidence Togashi decides to join the marathon that is taking place on the very day of his daughter's examination and the all important interview.
Cast
Eikichi Yazawa
as Masumi Togashi
Yuko Tanaka
as ToshieTogashi
Ren Osugi
as Yoshimoto
Natsumi Ohira
as Mayumi Togashi
Masahiko Nishimura
as
Yuriko Hirooka
as
Hirotaro Honda
as Shoichi Honda
Ittoku Kishibe
as Headmaster
Megumi Kobayashi
as
Masako Motai
as
Toshiyuki Nagashima
as Thomas Kurita
Atsuko Nakamura
as
Arimasa Osawa
as
Koji Sasagawa
as
Takashi Sasano
as Kanno
Kazuma Suzuki
as Hashio Nakamura
Yukiko Tachibana
as
Yuu Tokui
as Haruyuki Shoba
So Yamanaka
as Athelete A
Kimiko Yo
as Midori Chiaki
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About The Exam
Togashi, an enthusiastic marathon runner and his wife are occupied with their daughter Mayumi's grade school entrance examinations, but he becomes jobless when his company folds. To regain his confidence Togashi decides to join the marathon that is taking place on the very day of his daughter's examination and the all important interview. Running 114 minutes.
The Exam Cast and Characters
The cast features Eikichi Yazawa (as Masumi Togashi), Yuko Tanaka (as ToshieTogashi), Ren Osugi (as Yoshimoto), Natsumi Ohira (as Mayumi Togashi), and Masahiko Nishimura. Their performances are a major reason The Exam has built such a passionate audience.
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There's a reason The Exam keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts and sharp comedic timing that lands consistently. If you enjoy Japanese storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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Where can I watch The Exam online for free?
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How long is The Exam?
The Exam runs for 114 minutes (about 1.9 hours).
Is The Exam good? What's the rating?
The Exam holds a 10.0/10 rating based on 1 reviews — genuinely excellent.
Who is in the cast of The Exam?
The main cast includes Eikichi Yazawa, Yuko Tanaka, Ren Osugi, and Natsumi Ohira, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is The Exam available in Japanese?
Yes — The Exam was originally produced in Japanese and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was The Exam released?
The Exam was released in 1999.
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What is The Exam about?
The Exam is a Drama/Comedy film. Togashi, an enthusiastic marathon runner and his wife are occupied with their daughter Mayumi's grade school entrance examinations, but he becomes jobless when his company folds. To regain his confidence Togashi decides to join the marathon that is taking place on the very day of his daughter's examination and the all important interview.
When was The Exam released?
The Exam was released on July 3, 1999. It has a runtime of 1h 54m.
Who stars in The Exam?
The Exam stars Eikichi Yazawa, Yuko Tanaka, Ren Osugi and Natsumi Ohira. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is The Exam available in HD?
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