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Kaba (2021)
Cast: Arata Yamanaka, Maho Orime, Tomoki Kimura, Kokoro Takami
Runtime135 min
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In 1985, in Japan, which was about to enter the bubble economy, there was a region where contradictions in the world seemed to gather. Nishinari Ward, Osaka. Origins, prejudices, school violence, sloppy homes ... There were many children who dreamed of a better tomorrow in a harsh environment, worried, suffered, and stubbornly sought their way of life. A moving story that depicts the way of life of a real teacher, Kaba Masuo, who faced them and collided head-on.
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Kaba (2021) is a critically acclaimed Japanese drama that depicts the real-life experiences of a teacher facing the harsh realities of students in the Nishinari Ward of Osaka in 1985. While the film has not received major awards recognition, it has resonated with audiences, earning a strong 7.7/10 rating on IMDb based on over 200 reviews.
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Fans of Japanese cinema and character-driven stories will appreciate the gritty realism and heartfelt performances in this 2021 film by director Arata Yamanaka. Kaba offers a moving and authentic portrait of the everyday struggles faced by students and teachers in 1980s Osaka, exploring themes of prejudice, social inequality, and the hope of a better future.