
The Blue Bird
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.
TMDB
5.6/10
9 votes
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- —
- Box office
- —
- Language
- Japanese
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Release dates
JapanJP
- Theatrical29 Nov 2008
RussiaRU
- Theatrical (limited)46rd Japanese Film Festival in Moscow17 Nov 2012
Frequently asked questions
- When was The Blue Bird released?
- The Blue Bird was released on 29 November 2008.
- Where can I watch The Blue Bird online?
- The Blue Bird is available on U-NEXT in JP. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for The Blue Bird?
- No verified Hindi trailer for The Blue Bird is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of The Blue Bird?
- The Blue Bird holds a 5.6/10 audience score from 9 votes.
- Who directed The Blue Bird?
- The Blue Bird (2008) was directed by Kenji Nakanishi.
- How long is The Blue Bird?
- The Blue Bird runs for 1h 45m.











