This Japanese story of strong bondage between two adolescent males can't be properly considered gay,and more of in the occident the new term is bromance. And that's most of the plot of this long movie, 2h10. Boy enters an orphanage school, is bullied for its stammering, supported by another and conduced to the choir, where situations eventually are transposed. Subplots include an embryonic leftish movement never well explained. Bore, bore, pure boredom. Beautiful landscapes in a meditative film indented for Japanese fanfics, which will give significance to small rocks left in precise points.The beautiful landscapes that changes throughout the seasons are a plus.

Despite it's title, 'Boy's Choir' is not so much about a group of singers as it is about two boys in particular that strike a rather ambiguous relationship. Music is the vehicle through which they grow but it is also mingled with a political awareness. Artistic discipline lends itself very well to spreading a doctrinal message and the boys read about the Russian revolution in between intense rehearsal sessions. As someone who has been in a choir I can only commend the enthusiasm that veers of military training.But it is here that the danger lies: too much devotion for a cause can result in destruction. The nostalgic aura that pervades the movie is already a hint of later developments. Very interesting is the way the main boys relate to each other. It starts as something conventional, the star of the company befriending the clumsy stuttering newcomer and showing him the wonders of singing, to develop into a complicated web of dependence and complicity in which it is the by now well adjusted new comer that supports the off kilter shining star. While I did come across this title in a list of gay themed movies there are only undertones of homo-erotic tension. And these suffice to convey the confusing awkwardness of going through puberty.Ultimately, it is precisely an inability to progress toward adulthood and accepting all that comes with it that leads to the climax. It is always very refreshing to find a movie with teenagers that manages to go beyond clichés and this is such a movie. Choir life is captured perfectly. The combination of political and individual concerns set against a mildly religious background is seamless. Character growth is at the heart of it all.Covering a vast emotional spectrum and relying on wonderful acting 'Boy's Choir' is not an easy watch but a rewarding one.

BOYS CHOIR, yes this is a movie about a boys choir in a rural Japanese orphanage. This is the truest item.This film was listed a comedy & also having a gay theme.IT IS NOT A COMEDY, also there is nothing gay about this film in ANY meaning of word gay. Yes 2 of the lads become friends, NOTHING is even inferred that they are more than friends.There is also a needless leftist subplot involving a female friend of the choirmaster, who causes a tragedy.The film is also way over long.Running time of 130 minutes is at least 40 minutes too long.The opening scene was very confusing, I did not know what was happening, the final scene was needlessly tragic.How this film won awards is beyond me.It is DULL & BORING. I have seen more than a few movies about Boys Choirs & Choirs in general, most were at least uplifting & you left with feeling good.At the conclusion of this one, I felt no emotion only utter boredom.The settings are interesting & the cinematography is good. The performances by all are just passable,Ratings *1/2* -- out of 4--43 points out of 100---IMDB 3 out of 10

This film is excellent for both people who adore foreign films and even those who don't! The story is a tale of Michio and Yasuo, two poor orphans lost amidst a sea of loneliness and hormones. I won't ruin it for anyone but let's just say that their story is indeed a tragic and beautiful one! I was not only enthralled by the superb imagery but the songs sung by the young cast of the film made my heart feel as though it was going to burst with joy! I'm already on the hunt for the soundtrack! The directing is excellent and I was amazed by how stupendously the film moved from scene to scene. The transitions? Amazing! The acting? A+++! Boy's Choir is a must see for everyone, young and old alike!