Locomotive Teacher(2004)
機関車先生
Locomotive Teacher 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 ...
Locomotive Teacher (2004) is a drama film directed by Ryuichi Hiroki, released on July 31, 2004 with a runtime of 2h 3m. It stars Kenji Sakaguchi, Masaaki Sakai, Mitsuko Baisho and Nene Otsuka. Viewers rate it 10.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Ryuichi Hiroki
- Writers:
- Masato Katō, Shôtarô Oikawa, Shizuka Ijûin
- Cinematographer:
- Kazuhiro Suzuki
- Composer:
- Ryouichi Kuniyoshi
- Production:
- Nippon Herald Films, dentsu, TV Asahi
- Status:
- Released
Locomotive Teacher Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kenji Sakaguchi
Masaaki Sakai
Mitsuko Baisho
Nene Otsuka
Masatô Ibu
- Naoyuki Morita
Naoyuki Morita
Mantaro Koichi
- Matsunosuke Shofukutei
Matsunosuke Shofukutei
Ayako Yoshitani
Seiji Chihara
Hideo Sako
Key crew
Directed by Ryuichi Hiroki, written by Masato Katō, Shôtarô Oikawa and Shizuka Ijûin.
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Locomotive Teacher Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 10.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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Locomotive Teacher – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in Locomotive Teacher?
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The main cast of Locomotive Teacher (2004) includes Kenji Sakaguchi, Masaaki Sakai, Mitsuko Baisho, Nene Otsuka and Masatô Ibu. The film was directed by Ryuichi Hiroki. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Locomotive Teacher released?
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Locomotive Teacher was released on July 31, 2004 and runs for 2h 3m.
Is Locomotive Teacher worth watching?
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Locomotive Teacher (2004) holds an average rating of 10.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.