A Class to Remember

A Class to Remember (学校, Gakkō, "School") is a 1993 Japanese film directed by Yōji Yamada. It was chosen as Best Film at the Japan Academy Prize ceremony.[2]

A Class to Remember
DVD cover for A Class to Remember (1993)
Directed byYōji Yamada[1]
Written byYoshitaka Asama
Yōji Yamada
Produced byShigehiro Nakagawa
StarringToshiyuki Nishida
Eiko Shinya
Keiko Takeshita
CinematographyMutsuo Naganuma
Tetsuo Takaba
Edited byIwao Ishii
Music byIsao Tomita
Distributed byShochiku
Release date
November 6, 1993
Running time
128 minutes
CountryJapan
LanguageJapanese

Synopsis

One day, Kuroi, a teacher at a night school, is unexpectedly called in by the principal. The suggestion of a transfer is brought up, but Kuroi firmly declines, expressing a desire to maintain a connection with the night school environment, even humorously suggesting they be called the "Old Badger." In Kuroi's class, a diverse range of students attend: Kazu, who manages work alongside night classes; Eriko, a junior high first-year facing attendance issues; Midori, a spirited troublemaker; Zhang, a Chinese student adjusting to life in Japan; Omoni, a yakiniku restaurant manager; Shuu, who faces challenges due to cerebral palsy; and Ino-san, an enthusiastic horse racing fan whose life has been marked by physical labor.

As the story develops, each student grapples with their own unique struggles while attending night classes within their individual life circumstances. Against this backdrop, the narrative unfolds, revealing the dynamics of their interactions and personal growth.

Cast

Reception

At the 1994 Japan Academy Prize the film won the awards for Best Film, Best Director, Best Screenplay, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Best Sound, Rookie of the Year and the Popularity Award. It was also nominated for Best Supporting Actress, Best Music, Best Cinematography, Best Lighting Direction, Best Art Direction and Best Editing.[3]

Gakko series
  • A Class to Remember (1993)
  • Gakko II (1996)[4]
  • Gakko III (1998)[5]
  • Jyu Gosai Gakko IV (2000)[6]

References
  1. Infobox data from 学校 (in Japanese). Japanese Movie Database. Retrieved 2009-05-14. and Gakko (1993) at IMDb
  2. "Awards for Gakko (1993)" (in Japanese). Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 2009-05-05.
  3. 第17回 日本アカデミー賞 (in Japanese). Japan Academy Prize. Archived from the original on 24 February 2009. Retrieved 25 January 2009.
  4. "Gakko II" (in Japanese). Motion Pictures Producers Association. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
  5. "Gakko III" (in Japanese). Motion Pictures Producers Association. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
  6. "Gakko IV" (in Japanese). Motion Pictures Producers Association. Retrieved 21 November 2021.


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