TOKYO —

Pop idol Teppei Koike, 22, of the popular singing duo WaT, will play a homeless teen in a film based on a best-seller written by a comedian, film producer Toho says. Koike will play a 14-year-old teen who spends his summer holidays in a park after his parents separate due to bankruptcy. The book “Homeless Teen (Homeless Chugakusei)” was written by comedian Hiroshi Tamura, 28, last year, based on his true experience. Two million copies of the book have been sold so far.

The film is scheduled to be released this autumn.

3 Comments

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  hachmike66 at 05:03 PM JST - 26th March

  This kid is 22! Holy hell I thought he was 14.

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  Altria at 05:06 PM JST - 26th March

  I sure hope he doesn't suffer a horrific on-set accident.

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  natsukomitsuki at 05:43 AM JST - 27th March

  Wah! Finally a film ! :)

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