星になった少年 Shining Boy ＆ Little Randy
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.
- genus: Romance, Family, Drama
- Studio: Matching Motion Pictures, TOHO, Fuji Television Network, Stardust Pictures, Cine Bazar
- keyword: based on novel or book, elephant, based on true story, chiang mai
- cast: 柳楽優弥, 常盤貴子, 高橋克実, 蒼井優, 倍賞美津子, Sayoko Oho
