Botchan
Botchan (Kazunari Ninomiya) has sense of strong justice and does not lie. He is offered a teaching job at a middle in a small village far away from his hometown of Tokyo. Botchan accepts the position and begins to work as a math teacher. The assistant principle there wields absolute power. Botchan has a hard time dealing with his fellow teachers and the students.
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| Original Title | 坊っちゃん |
| Year | 2016 |
| Country | Japan |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Masayuki Suzuki |
| Runtime | 120 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 8.3/10 (3 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
This adaptation of Natsume Soseki's classic novel deftly balances social satire with personal drama, where each character serves as a sharp archetype reflecting systemic flaws. Kazunari Ninomiya's performance perfectly captures the protagonist's naive bluntness and inner fortitude, making his struggle feel authentic and compelling.
What lingers after the credits is not just a school story, but a subtle examination of moral choice, hypocrisy, and stoic resistance within a microcosm that mirrors society at large. It's a film that leaves a bittersweet, yet hopeful nostalgia for those who refuse to bend. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Masayuki Suzuki
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A provincial Japan steeped in formalities and unspoken tensions, starkly contrasted by the Tokyo-bred directness of its hero.
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