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Gakko II (1996)

Gakko II poster
Original title
学校 II
Directed by
Yōji Yamada
Genre
drama film
Country
Japan
Runtime
2h 02m
Rating
6.4 of 10 from 8 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A group of students and their teacher navigate the challenges and joys of life in a Japanese high school. The film focuses on their personal growth and relationships over time.

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What happens

Gakko II (学校II, Gakkō II) is a 1996 Japanese film directed by Yoji Yamada. It is a sequel to Yamada's 1993 film A Class to Remember. The film was Japan's submission to the 69th Academy Awards for the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film, but was not accepted as a nominee. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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