Principal Examination
中山教頭の人生テスト
Synopsis
Haruhiko Nakayama is vice principal at a Japanese school, where he takes care of everything and dreams of finally becoming principal. But after a teacher no longer turns up for lessons, Nakayama has to teach a primary school class again after more than 20 years. He encounters such great challenges that he soon begins to doubt his profession.
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映画『中山教頭の人生テスト』90秒予告編【6.20(金)公開】Official
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-04-26
Top Cast
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Kiyohiko Shibukawa
Haruhiko Nakayama
Shiho Takano
Kasumi Shiina
Shu Watanabe
Ryotaro Kurokawa
Tsutomu Takahashi
Hayama Gen
Eri Ishida
Maki Takamori
Morio Kazama
Yusuke Kishimoto
Umi Kisaki
Michiru Kushida
Yuno Ota
Hideo Osumi
Rena Yabe
Yura Sasaki
Ken Tanoi
Chiaki Kawamo
Takuya Hashimoto
Tomomitsu Adachi
Sei Ando
Gitan Ohtsuru
Release History & Theatrical Window
Nippon Connection
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Dai Sako
- Screenplay & Story
- Dai Sako
- Original Title
- 中山教頭の人生テスト
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Production Studios
- STUDIO NAYURA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Dai Sako
Dai Sako
Yukihiro Okimura
Kazumi Wakimoto
Koshi Sakaoka, Yusuke Suzuki, Hiromi Osugi, Hiroko Matsuda, Tsunoda Riku
Department Leadership Roster
Dai Sako
Director
Dai Sako
Writer
Yukihiro Okimura
Director of Photography
Hiroko Matsuda
Producer
Tsunoda Riku
Producer
Kazumi Wakimoto
Editor
Masato Ando
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Principal Examination
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What is Principal Examination about?
Haruhiko Nakayama is vice principal at a Japanese school, where he takes care of everything and dreams of finally becoming principal. But after a teacher no longer turns up for lessons, Nakayama has to teach a primary school class again after more than 20 years. He encounters such great challenges that he soon begins to doubt his profession.
Who directed Principal Examination?
Principal Examination was directed by Dai Sako.
Who stars in Principal Examination?
The principal cast of Principal Examination includes Kiyohiko Shibukawa, Shiho Takano, Shu Watanabe, Tsutomu Takahashi, Eri Ishida.
When was Principal Examination released and how long is it?
Principal Examination was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 2h 5m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Principal Examination?
Principal Examination holds official age classifications: DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).