Our Textbook
A school is supposed to be the safe place for children, but unfortunately it is not any longer. It has so many problems that even most dedicated teachers would give up eventually. Kohei KAJI (Atsushi ITO) a young passionate teacher who's just started his career at a junior high school, but he is thrown into the chaos and desperation when one of his student dies at school. Tamako TSUMIKI (Miho KANNO) is a cool elite lawyer who seems to have some secret connection with that dead girl. Is that an accident? Or suicide? Together they start investigate what has been going on at the school and they have to face some terrifying facts that show how easily one could fall. This is a controversial theme that questions every one of us if we can change the world.
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Plot Summary
This film explores the complex psychological and emotional aftermath of a traumatic incident at an all-boys boarding school. The story centers on a group of former students who are haunted by the memories of their time there and the mysterious disappearance of a classmate. As they grapple with their shared past, they must confront the truths they have long suppressed.
Critical Reception
Our Textbook received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often praising its ambitious thematic exploration and atmospheric tension, while some found its pacing and narrative structure occasionally challenging. Audiences were generally engaged by its mature handling of sensitive subjects.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its thoughtful and mature exploration of adolescent trauma and memory.
- Noted for its unsettling atmosphere and psychological depth.
- Some reviewers found the non-linear narrative and ambiguous ending to be divisive.
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Fun Fact
The film is based on the novel of the same name by Japanese author Haruki Murakami, although the movie takes significant liberties with the source material's plot and themes.
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