A Story of Yonosuke (2013) Parents Guide: Is the movie OK for kids?
Age Rating, Sex, Violence & Language
The year is 1987 and Japan is just reaching the peak of its economic success. Eighteen-year old Yonosuke Yokomichi arrives in Tokyo from Nagasaki. Ordinary in every way possible, he lives in a suburb far from the excitement of the big city and commutes to a university in the center of Tokyo.
Rated NR • 2013 • 2h 40m
A Story of Yonosuke is a gentle coming-of-age drama centered on Yonosuke Yokomichi as he arrives in Tokyo and navigates new friendships, awkward romances, and class differences. The film earned loose regional ratings (PG–PG13 in some countries) because it contains mild sexual situations (kissing, suggestive moments), casual drinking and smoking, brief deceptive/tense behavior (an extortion scheme), and a disturbing late-night beach… Sign up for the full guide
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Is A Story of Yonosuke appropriate for kids?
A Story of Yonosuke is a gentle coming-of-age drama centered on Yonosuke Yokomichi as he arrives in Tokyo and navigates new friendships, awkward romances, and class differences. The film earned loose regional ratings (PG–PG13 in some countries) because it contains mild sexual… Read more — free account
Content severity in A Story of Yonosuke
What happens in A Story of Yonosuke, moment by moment
- 0:08 🔥 Mature Themes 2/10
- 0:20 ♥ Sex & Nudity 2/10
- 0:32 ⚔ Violence & Gore 3/10
Sex and nudity in A Story of Yonosuke
Light and non-explicit. There are several romantic moments — meeting/flirting with Yui, a pool encounter with Shoko, and a first kiss on the beach that is interrupted — but no explicit nudity or sex scenes.
Violence and gore in A Story of Yonosuke
Minimal and non-graphic. The most notable incident is Chiharu manipulating a situation to extort a car from a businessman; it's tense but not physically violent. There are brief arguments and mild threats from peers, but no blood, gore, or sustained physical harm.
Language in A Story of Yonosuke
Mild. Dialogue includes casual swearing and blunt student banter in Japanese; there's no pervasive or strong explicit profanity reported.
Drugs, alcohol, and smoking in A Story of Yonosuke
Light, realistic depiction of college-age behavior. Characters drink alcohol and some smoke cigarettes in social settings (parties, cafes), shown casually without glamorized consequences.
Mature themes in A Story of Yonosuke
Moderate. The film explores class differences (wealth vs. modest background), youthful awkwardness, schemes and deception, and the social impact of the 1980s setting; the most serious element is the late-night arrival of Vietnamese boat people and a baby being handed to the characters, which introduces refugee/trauma themes.
Scary moments in A Story of Yonosuke
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is A Story of Yonosuke appropriate for kids?
Bontent's parent guide suggests A Story of Yonosuke is best for ages 9+. It's rated NR. A Story of Yonosuke is a gentle coming-of-age drama centered on Yonosuke Yokomichi as he arrives in Tokyo and navigates new friendships, awkward romances, and class differences. The film earned loose regional ratings…
What age rating does A Story of Yonosuke have?
A Story of Yonosuke is officially rated NR. Bontent's independent parent guide recommends it for ages 9+.
What is A Story of Yonosuke about?
A Story of Yonosuke is a gentle coming-of-age drama centered on Yonosuke Yokomichi as he arrives in Tokyo and navigates new friendships, awkward romances, and class differences. The film earned loose regional ratings (PG–PG13 in some countries) because it contains mild sexual situations (kissing, suggestive moments)…
Is there sex or nudity in A Story of Yonosuke?
Light and non-explicit. There are several romantic moments — meeting/flirting with Yui, a pool encounter with Shoko, and a first kiss on the beach that is interrupted — but no explicit nudity or sex scenes.
How violent is A Story of Yonosuke?
Minimal and non-graphic. The most notable incident is Chiharu manipulating a situation to extort a car from a businessman; it's tense but not physically violent. There are brief arguments and mild threats from peers, but no blood, gore, or sustained physical…
Is the language in A Story of Yonosuke appropriate for kids?
Mild. Dialogue includes casual swearing and blunt student banter in Japanese; there's no pervasive or strong explicit profanity reported.
Are drugs, alcohol, or smoking shown in A Story of Yonosuke?
Light, realistic depiction of college-age behavior. Characters drink alcohol and some smoke cigarettes in social settings (parties, cafes), shown casually without glamorized consequences.
What mature themes appear in A Story of Yonosuke?
Moderate. The film explores class differences (wealth vs. modest background), youthful awkwardness, schemes and deception, and the social impact of the 1980s setting; the most serious element is the late-night arrival of Vietnamese boat people and a baby…
How long is A Story of Yonosuke?
A Story of Yonosuke runs 160 minutes, directed by Shuichi Okita, released in 2013.
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