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Seigo Yoshioka (Kenji Sakaguchi) is a teacher that became mute after a kendo accident. He feels lost after the accident and eventually decides to teach again on a small island where his mother was born. The children there on the island quickly name him "Kikansha Sensei" (Teacher Locomotive) after learning he is mute. The parents on the island are mostly hostile to Seigo Yoshioka, believing he is incapable of teaching their children. But with Seigo Yoshioka's determination and kindness, a strong bond develops between the students and the mute teacher, which then changes the parents' opinions of Seigo Yoshioka. Suddenly, tragedy then strikes ...
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based on novel or book
shōwa era (1926-89)
japanese economic miracle
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Questions about Locomotive Teacher
How long is Locomotive Teacher?
Locomotive Teacher has a runtime of 2h 3m (2 hours and 3 minutes).
Who directed Locomotive Teacher?
Locomotive Teacher was directed by Ryuichi Hiroki and released in 2004.
What genre is Locomotive Teacher?
Locomotive Teacher is a Drama film (2004).
Who stars in Locomotive Teacher?
The cast of Locomotive Teacher includes Kenji Sakaguchi, Masaaki Sakai, Mitsuko Baisho, Nene Otsuka, Masatô Ibu.
What is the TMDB rating for Locomotive Teacher?
Locomotive Teacher has a TMDB rating of 10.0/10 based on 1 votes.
