Botchan
Originally released in 1980. Botchan is a animation/drama film. directed by Yoshio Takeuchi. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Hideki Saijo, Akira Kume, and Gorō Naya
Synopsis
Botchan, a recent graduate, sets out for his first teaching assignment - never anticipating what awaits him. He must contend with students who spy on him and pull nasty stunts and with a landlord who constantly tries to sell him worthless antiques. While on a fishing trip to boost his spirits, Botchan suspects Hotta, his one friend in the village, as the cause of all of his misery. But this is just beginning of his problems - During a meeting to discuss the students' disrespectful behavior towards Botchan, the proposed punishment is surprisingly mild despite the severity of the acts. Yet, Botchan's suspected adversary defends him. Were the other faculty members lying about Hotta? Botchan may soon discover the truth, for when evidence of the dean's activities surface, Botchan and Hotta must team up to corner the dean in his own scandalous game.
Based on Natsume Soseki's 1906 novel, which was one of Japan's best-selling books.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 13, 1980
45 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
User Rating
5.5/10
Mixed (4 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Madhouse
- Fuji Television Network
- Tokyo Movie Shinsha
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Botchan about?
Botchan, a recent graduate, sets out for his first teaching assignment - never anticipating what awaits him. He must contend with students who spy on him and pull nasty stunts and with a landlord w...
Who directed Botchan?
Botchan was directed by Yoshio Takeuchi.
How long is Botchan?
Botchan has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was Botchan released?
Botchan was released on June 13, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Botchan?
The main cast of Botchan includes Hideki Saijo, Akira Kume, Gorō Naya, Ichiro Nagai, Isamu Tanonaka.