Harmful Insect(2002)

13-year-old Sachiko is about to encounter the most difficult moments in her young life. Her father abandons her and her mother attempts to commit suicide by slashing her wrist. Her teacher, whom she relies on heavily, leaves for northern Japan to take another job. Other students start to gossip about Sachiko and her former teacher. Sachiko then drops out of school and attempts to find herself.

Genre: Drama

Director: Akihiko Shiota

Actors: Aoi Miyazaki, Seiichi Tanabe, Tetsu Sawaki, Ryô Amamiya, Koji Ishikawa, Yû Aoi, Yûsuke Iseya, Ryô, Yûsaku Suzuki, Yuri Yoneoka

Release date: 2002-03-16

Country of origin: Japan

Length: 1h 32m

Ratings:

• 6.9/10