Gate of Youth (1981) is a Drama film that follows the story of Shinsuke, a young man who lives through a stormy life as a poverty-stricken coal miner. Ranging from Shinsuke's infanthood to his mid-teens. Coal workers and the mines dominate nearly every aspect of his life. Shinsuke's father a group leader at the mine, dies while bravely using dynamite to rescue a group of trapped Korean miners. Several older men attempt to help he and his mother cope, including a friendly Harley-riding yakuza boss. This movie has it all, drama, romance, sex, yakuza and violence! It is based on a story by Hiroyuki Itsuki that was originally serialized in the magazine Shukan Gendai in 1969-70. Gate of Youth is not currently listed with streaming providers in your selected region, but availability can change over time. It has a user rating of 7.2 out of 10 from 4 votes. Fans of drama movies may also want to explore similar titles below.