Aoi Tori (2008)

Other name: 青い鳥, The Blue Bird

Description:

The school drama movie Aoi Tori captures the emotional turmoil at Higashigaoka Junior High School after a student named Noguchi attempts suicide due to severe bullying. On the first day of the new term, substitute teacher Murauchi, portrayed by Hiroshi Abe, arrives to teach the second-year class. The students are immediately surprised by his speech impediment and heavy stutter. Although Murauchi cannot speak eloquently, he delivers powerful words of truth to his class. His very first instruction is to return Noguchi's empty desk and chair to their original place. Every morning, Murauchi greets the empty desk, causing a massive ripple effect of discomfort and self-reflection among other teachers, parents, and students. Despite the growing controversy, Murauchi refuses to stop his daily ritual. This gripping story explores guilt, responsibility, and empathy in the classroom, leading up to the emotional day when Murauchi must finally leave.

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2008

Genre:School