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The Blue Bird

The Blue Bird

The Blue Bird
2008 1h 45m5.4

The Blue Bird

DramaFamily
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Higashigaoka Junior High School is in turmoil as one of the pupils, Noguchi, who had been bullied, attempted suicide last term. On the first day of the new term, a substitute teacher arrives to take the second year class. When the teacher, Murauchi (Hiroshi Abe), introduces himself, the pupils are surprised by his stutter. He has a speech impediment. Unable to speak eloquently, Murauchi faces his pupils with ‘words of truth’. His first instruction to the pupils is to return Noguchi’s desk and chair to the original place in the classroom. Every morning Murauchi greets the empty desk, “Good morning, Noguchi.” This causes a ripple beyond the classroom and among other teachers and parents, but Murauchi will not stop doing it. Eventually the day comes when Murauchi must leave.

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DirectorKenji Nakanishi
ScreenplayKenzaburô Iida, Yasuo Hasegawa
StatusReleased
ReleasedNovember 29, 2008
CountryJapan
Languageja
Runtime1h 45m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 5.4 / 10
IMDb⭐ 6.9 / 10
Votes8
GenresDrama, Family
StudioBandai Visual
Original青い鳥

Cast

Hiroshi Abe

Hiroshi Abe

Mr. Murachi

Kanata Hongo

Kanata Hongo

Shinichi Sonobe

Ayumi Ito

Ayumi Ito

Ms. Shimazaki

Hajime Inoue

Hajime Inoue

Mr. Ishino

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Osamu Shigematu

Mr. Miyazaki

Hiroyuki Kishi

Hiroyuki Kishi

Mr. Koizumi

Taiga Nakano

Taiga Nakano

Inoue Takeshi

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Tsugumi Shinohara

Takagi Sunae

Riho Takada

Riho Takada

Chiba Reika

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Hiroto Itô

Maekawa Shugo

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Moe Karasawa

Ozawa Eri

Yuko Araki

Yuko Araki

Katayama Mai

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Moe Miura

Moe Arai

Moe Arai

Hayakawa Yuka

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Blue Bird

Where can I watch The Blue Bird?

The Blue Bird (2008) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is The Blue Bird about?

Higashigaoka Junior High School is in turmoil as one of the pupils, Noguchi, who had been bullied, attempted suicide last term. On the first day of the new term, a substitute teacher arrives to take the second year class. When the teacher, Murauchi (Hiroshi Abe), introduces...

Who directed The Blue Bird?

The Blue Bird (2008) was directed by Kenji Nakanishi. The film is a Drama, Family production with a runtime of 1h 45m, rated 5.4/10.

How long is The Blue Bird?

The Blue Bird runs 1h 45m (105 minutes total). Audience rating: 5.4/10 from 8 votes. Genre: Drama, Family.

Is The Blue Bird worth watching?

The Blue Bird is rated 5.4/10 by 8 viewers — below average. A good pick for Drama and Family fans.