Shining Boy and Little Randy aka 星になった少年 Shining Boy ＆ Little Randy is a film from Japan, released in 2005, starring Yuya Yagira, Takako Tokiwa, Katsumi Takahashi, Yu Aoi, Mitsuko Baisho, Sayoko Oho, Kazuyuki Aijima, Tetsuya Takeda, Takehiko Ono, Seishirou Katou and directed by Shunsaku Kawake, Chidchanok Plodripu.
Plot: 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.
