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Aoi tori (2008)

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Summary: Higashigaoka Junior High School is in turmoil as one of the pupils, Noguchi, who had been bullied, attempted suicide last term. On the first day of the new term, a substitute teacher arrives to take the second year class. When the teacher, Murauchi, introduces himself, the pupils are surprised by his stutter. Unable to speak eloquently, Murauchi faces his pupils with ‘words of truth’... (AsianMediaWiki)
AKA: The Blue Bird
Genre: Drama
Country: Japan
Directed By: Kenji Nakanishi
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TCI User Score
na Da Govna
100
T10
na Licio
82
T5
na Hopscotch
87
T8
At a meditative pace the film examines our fear to confront the instability we see in others and the weight one action can have. The earnest portrayal of the young protagonist and his sincere burden of guilt inspire tears as much as the theme encourages deep reflection. Tender and beautiful.
na whatismyname
70
T8
It tells the story of bullying in an unconventional way. Instead of solely relying on putting the blame on the 'bullies' or only seeing the 'bullied' side, the film delves deeper into the group mindset as well as the importance of responsibility. Yes the story starts out slow, even more so with the stuttering teacher, but it's almost necessary with the ebb and flow of the film.
na imdb
67
T6
na Siltem
40
T3
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