Story is based on the popular novel of the same name. It follows the title character as he grows from a reckless and rambunctious youth into a respected teacher.
So, is Botchan actually worth your time today? 🍜 If you love old, fast-paced Japanese comedies with a main character who is basically a stubborn teenager in a grown man's suit, then yes, absolutely. But if you are expecting a super serious drama like The Eleventh Hour, you are going to be very bored and probably hate ...
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Kajirō Yamamoto
Alexander Butler
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"So, is Botchan actually worth your time today? 🍜 If you love old, fast-paced Japanese comedies with a main character who is basically a stubborn teenager in a grown man's suit, then yes, absolutely. But if you are expecting a super serious drama like The Eleventh Hour, you are going to be very bored and probably hate how silly this gets. The story is super simple. This guy from Tokyo gets a job teaching math at a school in the middle of nowhere. He is very loud, very proud, and have zero patien..."
Kajiya Morino
Masaru Kobayashi, Sōseki Natsume
Japan
1920 · IMDb —
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