Children on the Island
1987, Japanese. Directed by Yoshitaka Asama.
The story of a teacher who comes to a village on the Inland Sea and the relationship that develops between her and her 12 pupils.
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 11 July 1987
- Original title
- 二十四の瞳
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Keisuke Kinoshita
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What Children on the Island is based on
Children on the Island is based on Twenty-four Eyes by Sakae Tsuboi.
Twenty-four Eyes
By Sakae Tsuboi
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Children on the Island: quick answers
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How long is Children on the Island?
Children on the Island runs 129 minutes (2h 9m).
Does Children on the Island have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Children on the Island on?
Children on the Island isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 11 July 1987. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Children on the Island?
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Who directed Children on the Island?
Children on the Island (1987) was directed by Yoshitaka Asama and stars Yuko Tanaka, Misako Konno, Miho Takagi.
What is Children on the Island based on?
Children on the Island is based on Twenty-four Eyes by Sakae Tsuboi.