is a 2005 Japanese science fiction film directed by Takahiko Akiyama and starring

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Overview

A recent accident has left Satoru Iwamoto, an elementary school student, temporarily needing a wheelchair. In addition, the recent loss of his mother has thrown Satoru into a reclusive state, locking himself from the outside world. However, in an effort to help Satoru recover from his injuries, his father, Kaoru, has designed a remote-controlled robot that will go to school in his place and allow him to interact with people and do normal things. The robot, "piloted" by Satoru from a large control terminal in his room, is nicknamed 'Hinokio' by his classmates. Hinokio is mostly admired by his fellow students, and they together start a generally normal year of school. But the story soon dwells more on Satoru, himself, as he rediscovers love and friendship through classmate Jun Kudo and also his own father.

Cast

- Kaoru Iwamoto *

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- Satoru Iwamoto *

- Jun Kudo *

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- Eriko Akishima *

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- Sumire Takasaka * Yuta Murakami - Jouichi Hosono * Ryo Kato - Kenta Hirari *

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- Yuko Sakagami *

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- Sayuri Iwamoto

Theme song

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