Movie Shonen-tachi Special Edition ('19 Movie "Shonen-tachi" Production Committee) [2-disc set] Played once, no scratches or stains. Based on the original musical that premiered in 1969, this film was produced under the overall supervision of Johnny Kitagawa. Set in a juvenile prison, the film depicts the anger, friendship, hope, and farewells of young boys with deep emotional scars, featuring an ensemble cast of next-generation Johnny's stars.