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Movie: Flying Colors / Flying Colors: How a Teen Girl Went from Academic Absurdity to an Elite University in One Amazing Year
Romaji: Biri Gyaru
Japanese: ビリギャル
Director: Nobuhiro Doi
Writer: Nobutaka Tsubota (novel), Hiroshi Hashimoto
Producer: Jun Nasuda, Junichi Shindo
Cinematographer: Yasushi Hanamura
Release Date: May 1, 2015
Runtime: 117 min.
Genre: Based on True Story / Teen / School / Family / Coming of Age
Distributor: Toho
Language: Japanese
Country: Japan

Plot Synopsis by AsianWiki Staff ©

Sayaka Kudo (Kasumi Arimura) is a 2nd grade high school student. She is a gal who wears miniskirts and has her hair dyed blonde. Even though she is a high school student, her actual academic grade level is on par with 4th grade elementary school students. During the summer, Sayaka attends a private institution. There, she meets Teacher Tsubota. Besides her mother, Teacher Tsubota is the first adult to praise her. Sayaka begins to change. She studies hard and eventually passes an entrance exam for Keio University.

Notes

Based on novel "Gakunen Biri no Gyaru ga 1 nen de Hensachi o 40 Agete Keio Daigaku ni Geneki Gokaku Shita Hanashi" by Nobutaka Tsubota (published December 26, 2013 by Kadokawa). The novel is based on the true story of the author Nobutaka Tsubota, who runs a private institute, and his student Sayaka Kobayashi.
Filming begins January, 2015.

Cast



Kasumi Arimura	Atsushi Ito	Shuhei Nomura	Tetsushi Tanaka	Yo Yoshida
Sayaka Kudo	Yoshitaka Tsubota	Reiji Mori	Toru Kudo	Akari Kudo



Yuhei Ouchida	Kokoro Okuda	Ken Yasuda	Morio Agata
Ryuta Kudo	Mayumi Kudo	Takashi Nishimura	Makoto Minegishi

Additional Cast Members:

Airi Matsui - Mika Honda (Sayaka's friend)
Honami Kurashita - Maki Kagawa (Sayaka's friend)
Nanami Abe - Yui Okazaki (Sayaka's friend)
Maharu Nemoto - Sayaka Kudo (child)
Ruka Wakabayashi - Ryuta Kudo (child)
Mochika Yamada
Kenichi Yajima
Yasuhi Nakamura
Rie Minemura

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Film Festivals

2016 (18th) Udine Far East Film - April 22-April 30, 2016 *European Premiere
2016 (16th) Nippon Connection - May 24-29, 2016 - Nippon Cinema *German Premiere
2016 (10th) JAPAN CUTS - July 14-24, 2016 *New York Premiere

Awards

2016 (39th) Japan Academy Prize - March 4, 2016
- Rookie of the Year (Kasumi Arimura)

Comments

Mike Dec 10 2021 7:28 am Wonderful movie. Feel good movie. Loved Kasumi Ariyama, Atsushi Ito, and the very loving Mom, Yo Yoshida. Great film that made me laugh, cry, and finally, cheer and feel great ending. This is the type of film, if I was a screenwriter, that I would be proud to have written. Thank you all for this wonderful film.

Sam Asakura Jun 19 2021 2:56 pm One of the best japanese movies I've ever seen! It reminds me the old japanese dramas about school!

Jamie Mar 08 2021 11:15 pm Kasumi's legs cannot be equalled... she flaunts some

SS Jun 16 2018 7:38 am A light-hearted movie that makes you join the protagonist's adventure and her battle against her struggles. You will not regret watching this film!! The movie and its delivery of morals and messages truly warms your heart and brightens your day. Not only that, it's based on a true story!!!

Ronaldo Jun 15 2018 2:25 pm One of my faves. This film has it all: encouragement, hard work, eye candy, entertainment, sexy women and a supportive friendship

Daiki Jan 03 2018 3:15 am Im crying a lot when i watch this movie! :( Recommended movie!!

Vi Nov 19 2017 11:14 pm Funny, heart-warming, and inspiring! A breath of fresh air, indeed. Highly recommended!

Hanzel Oct 14 2017 9:55 am One of the movies that can make me cry..this movie remind me when i had entrance exam..very inspiring

Steven Thauberger May 30 2017 2:25 pm One of the best films from Japan that I have ever seen so far. I have been trying to find more information about this remarkable story, as it appears to be based upon a true story, or so I am led to believe. I have not found anything online yet that is helpful. Mostly on various Social Media is brief description about what the movie is about and that's it, nothing further. As a result of my failed searches so far, I am becoming increasingly more curious and intrigued by this inspirational story.

Lumin Sep 05 2016 6:27 am Amazing, inspiring, and moving! I don't have any high hopes that this movie would be really really wonderful! I laugh and cry along until the very end huhu I love this so much. TOTALLY RECOMMEND IT TO YOU GUYS! SO WATCH IT! :)

Sakura Noor Lina Aug 19 2016 8:51 am The BEST AMAZING movie I had ever seen!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and Kasumi-chan soooooooooooooooooooo kawaii!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I Love Japanese drama and Japanese movie sooooooo muchhh!!!!!!!!

far Jul 24 2016 2:46 am what an inspirational movie to watch ...about family parents between children..about friends how their friendship worked... teacher-student motivation ,never giving up on lecturing and helping to inspire in goals and studying...self confident in your dreams,determination even when you have ups and down in your path of life ,holding on when you fell to give up.... There's a will,there's a way... <3 watta nice movie!! <3.. I need to share this to my siblings to watch ... highly recommended!..

Aditya Nugraha May 03 2016 11:35 pm Great Movie. Every youth and families should watch this.

Bluefin Apr 23 2016 11:23 pm I found this movie after seeing arimura's new trailer for natsumi firefly. Honestly the premise is not too appealing for me as it sounds predictable, however I tried to see it anyway. This movie is so relatable, that "trying to go to the best uni" phase is one of my past memories also.. kasumi's acting is so good, along with atsushi as the main pair, I like how both characters influence each other in the story. Sayaka's family is also a familiar case for me and probably many, as parents often try to push certain future career for their kids.. I like how tsubota words of encouragement and yeah although it has predictable end, eventually this movie is a pleasant experience in a non preachy way.. it got my eyes watered (not crying, just bit wet..ehem)

ayuppu Mar 21 2016 4:49 am this movie is very funny but at the same time i keep crying while watching it T__T very touching... i love all the cast and the storyline~

acchan Feb 28 2016 6:35 am A very moving movie. Love it! (T.T)

Saicchi Feb 15 2016 3:53 am OMG i keep crying T.T

Hamza Feb 01 2016 4:09 pm Very nice Story And Great Moive . I Need That Kind of Motivational Teacher Never Get Angry. Salute to That Kind of Teacher who Cares for their Student Like they His/Her Children :) Love You sir!!

four eyes Jan 09 2016 11:56 pm This show deserves higher ratings. It is THE best!!

Momo Dec 25 2015 10:43 am Damn it.. I love the story. Good Japan Movie!!

Matthew SPAHN Nov 19 2015 11:26 am Last week, I saw this movie on an EVA Airways flight from New York to Taipei. I found the movie inspirational and entertaining. A well-made film that is worth owning. And when I learned that it was based on a true story, I endeavored to purchase a DVD with English subtitles. Unfortunately, I have been unable to find a DVD of Biri Gal with English subtitles. Certainly, it exists since EVA Airways and Korean Airlines are showing the film with English subtitles for their in-flight entertainment.

If anyone knows of a source where I can procure this DVD with English subtitles, I would be most appreciative.

David C Sep 13 2015 6:04 am Saw Biri Gal as an in-flight movie on EVA Airline from Philippines to Taiwan. It had english and traditional chinese subtitles.

I want to share this movie with my employees but I failed to find a Blu-ray with the appropriate english subtitles. I hope a Blu-Ray (for outside Japan) will come some day, it's a great movie.

mikucchan Apr 14 2015 8:54 pm shocked! Ninako-chan as a gal! but will watch this too :)

nobachan Mar 17 2015 8:28 pm Kasumi in blonde hair is so cute. >////< plus Nomura Shohei also dyed his hair. XD

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