Locomotive Teacher
2004, Japanese. Directed by Ryuichi Hiroki.
Seigo Yoshioka (Kenji Sakaguchi) is a teacher that became mute after a kendo accident. He feels lost after the accident and eventually decides to teach again on a small island where his mother was born. The children there on the island quickly name him "Kikansha Sensei" (Teacher Locomotive) after learning he is mute. The parents on the island are mostly hostile to Seigo Yoshioka, believing he is incapable of teaching their children. But with Seigo Yoshioka's determination and kindness, a strong bond develops between the students and the mute teacher, which then changes the parents' opinions of Seigo Yoshioka. Suddenly, tragedy then strikes ...
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 31 July 2004
- Original title
- 機関車先生
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Masato Katō, Shôtarô Oikawa
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What Locomotive Teacher is based on
Locomotive Teacher is based on kikansha sense, a 2004 novel.
Novel · 2004
kikansha sense
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Locomotive Teacher runs 123 minutes (2h 3m).
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Locomotive Teacher isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 31 July 2004. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Locomotive Teacher?
If you liked Locomotive Teacher, try From Up on Poppy Hill, Battles Without Honor and Humanity: Deadly Fight in Hiroshima, Samurai Rebellion.
Who directed Locomotive Teacher?
Locomotive Teacher (2004) was directed by Ryuichi Hiroki and stars Kenji Sakaguchi, Masaaki Sakai, Mitsuko Baisho.
What is Locomotive Teacher based on?
Locomotive Teacher is based on kikansha sense, a 2004 novel.