We Can't Change The World But, We Wanna Build a School in Cambodia.
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- Movie: We Can't Change The World But, We Wanna Build a School in Cambodia.
- Romaji: Bokutachi wa Sekai wo Kaeru Koto ga Dekinai. But, we wanna build a school in Cambodia.
- Japanese: 僕たちは世界を変えることができない。 But, we wanna build a school in Cambodia.
- Director: Kenta Fukasaku
- Writer: Kota Hada, Shinzuke Yamaoka
- Producer: Junichi Kazuki, Naoya Kinoshita, Hirohumi Shigemura, Nagao Hitachi, Isao Tsukamoto, Naoki Kitagawa, Hiroaki Kitano, Takeshi Onod, Gen Sato, Akio Hattori
- Cinematographer: Kazuhiro Suzuki
- Release Date: September 23, 2011
- Runtime: 126 min.
- Production Company: Toei, Central Arts
- Distributor: Toei
- Language: Japanese
- Country: Japan
Plot
A young Japanese man named Kota Tanaka (Osamu Mukai) works to raise money and then build an elementary school in Cambodia.
August, 2005 - Kota Tanaka (Osamu Mukai) is a second year medical school student. Kota enjoys his days with friends Tadashi (Tasuku Emoto) and Masayuki (Masataka Kubota), but he also feels something is missing. He starts to think about whether anything changes can be made in his ordinary daily life. One day, by chance, Kota spots a pamphlet for a foreign volunteer guide.
The pamphlet asks for donations. With the donation money, the organization states we can build a school with a roof for kids. As soon as Kota picks up the pamphlet, his world starts to change. Kota sends emails to all of his friends purposing that they build a school in Cambodia. Most of his friends thinks the email is a joke or the idea is impossible to do, but Tadashi, Masayuki and Mitsuru (Tori Matsuzaka) believe in Kota's idea.
The four young men recruit people to join them at a club and hand out pamphlets. They also succeed in having a charity event. Finally, the guys come to a realization that collecting money is not enough. They decide to go to Cambodia.
When they arrive in Cambodia, they are shocked by people who have been injured by landmines and the prevalence of AIDS. When the boys go back to Japan, the IT company president who promised to support their cause is arrested. Because of this, their reputation is ruined ....
Notes
- Based on the autobiographical novel "Bokutachi wa Sekai wo Kaeru Koto ga Dekinai" by Kota Hada.
Cast
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| Osamu Mukai | Tori Matsuzaka | Tasuku Emoto | Masataka Kubota | Eri Murakawa |
| Kota Tanaka | Mitsuru Honda | Tadashi Shibayama | Masayuki Yano | Kaori Kubo |
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| Mei Kurokawa | Noriko Eguchi | Masaya Kikawada | Lily Franky | Hiroshi Abe |
| Runa | Nao Shino | IT company president | bar master | Prof. Kondo |
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Emie Al Says:
Apr 21 2012 4:01 am
A truly fantastic movie based on a real story, not to forget how beautifully and realistically well-done the portrayal of the Cambodians' hardships were expressed. The group of youngsters witness the "left-overs" of the atrocities of the past Vietnam war, and so they encounter people who explain their own life story which eventually causes a change in the hearts of the young volunteers.
I was really surprised to realize that I haven't watched this earlier, this movie was truly inspiring and definetly worth the watch! Rather, it is a MUST WATCH!
Pov Leakhena Says:
Mar 18 2012 10:54 am
I saw this movie at the screening in Japanese school in Cambodia. It's a great movie, showing what actually rural Cambodian is struggling everyday.
Chea Suy Says:
Jan 25 2012 2:51 am
Dear Mr.
Thank you for spending time to help Cambodia for children about the internship position at the school Foundation. The opportunity to work with the artists you showcase, as well as your primary school to Cambodia you say can;t change the world but you can build the school in Cambodia, would provide wonderful experience for someone with my interests and goals.
My coursework has prepared me well for the responsibilities of this internship all your kind, as you described them. I am very enthusiastic to spend some time in the field, applying what I have been studying for the past few years. I will bring a willingness to learn all aspects of what it takes to be a part of an organization such as yours.
Again, I truly appreciate the time you took to speak with me about this internship. Please let me know if there is any additional information that I can provide. I would welcome the opportunity to work with you and all the talented people at the Foundation. Cambodia People support to Japan from 1945 after world war II and Cambodia people welcome Japan and supported Production lovely people of Japaneses too.
Thank you for considering me for this opportunity.
Sincerely,
Suy
Boris Sauer Says:
Jan 02 2012 9:59 am
I saw this movie at flight Frankfurt to Kuala Lumpur. It really touched my heart, great actors, wonderful (true) story. I wanted to buy the DVD in asia, but the movie is new and not available. So I have to wait. If you have the chance to see this movie - don't miss. It's worth every minute!!
Shizukachuu Says:
Dec 03 2011 5:48 am
I just stumbled across this when I was reading about Osamu. I went slightly ecstatic when I saw this because I'm a Cambodian myself and it makes me happy that Cambodia is still being acknowledge. :') I really want to watch this movie or even buy it.
Jan Bemelman Says:
Nov 14 2011 8:10 am
Great movie. Saw it in the plain from Tokyo to Amsterdam. Want to buy the DVD. How?
mayakho Says:
Nov 06 2011 8:43 pm
gosh, such a great movie. I wanna see this right now!
LomX Says:
Oct 27 2011 11:42 am
can somebody tell me where can i download this movie or where can i buy this movie?
Duncan Stuart Says:
Oct 19 2011 12:32 am
Inspiring story - it begins with a grand vision, followed by a very humbe journey through Cambodian reality...and self doubt on the part of the young Japanese supporters. Ultimately they doggedly stick to the initial dream and each finds deeper purpose in life, and build a school that makes a very real difference in Cambodia. A very interesting comparison with my own similar experience in Cambodia - this film is most authentic in the Cambodian footage, at the hospital, and S-21 torture camp as well as the Killing Fields. A true story with a very distinct Japanese flavour.
Danie Dreyer Says:
Oct 14 2011 9:43 am
Inspiring story! Well done!
Danie Dreyer Says:
Oct 14 2011 9:42 am
Inspiring story!