One if the best movies I've seen in a long time. I cried through most of the movie. Besides showing the dedication teachers have in general, it shows the way war and politics can alter ones direction in life. Truly wonderful.

Heartbreakingly wonderful. One of the best Japanese films I've ever seen.

Wonderful masterpiece! 1954 must be the greatest year ever for Japanese cinema. This movie, Seven Samurai from Kurosawa and Sansho the Bailiff from Mizoguchi!!!