Locomotive Teacher
機関車先生
Synopsis
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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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ryuichi Hiroki
- Screenplay & Story
- Masato Katō, Shôtarô Oikawa
- Original Score
- Ryouichi Kuniyoshi
- Original Title
- 機関車先生
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Studios
- Nippon Herald Films, dentsu, TV Asahi
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ryuichi Hiroki
Masato Katō, Shôtarô Oikawa, Shizuka Ijûin
Ryouichi Kuniyoshi
Kazuhiro Suzuki
Hani Mituhashi
Department Leadership Roster
Ryuichi Hiroki
Director
Kazuhiro Suzuki
Director of Photography
Shigemori Shigeta
Production Design
Ryouichi Kuniyoshi
Original Music Composer
Masato Katō
Screenplay
Shôtarô Oikawa
Screenplay
Hani Mituhashi
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Frequently Asked Questions About Locomotive Teacher
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What is Locomotive Teacher about?
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 ...
Who directed Locomotive Teacher?
Locomotive Teacher was directed by Ryuichi Hiroki.
Who stars in Locomotive Teacher?
The principal cast of Locomotive Teacher includes Kenji Sakaguchi, Masaaki Sakai, Mitsuko Baisho, Nene Otsuka, Masatô Ibu.
When was Locomotive Teacher released and how long is it?
Locomotive Teacher was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
Who composed the musical score for Locomotive Teacher?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Locomotive Teacher was composed by Ryouichi Kuniyoshi.
Is Locomotive Teacher based on a book or true story?
Locomotive Teacher is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Shizuka Ijûin".