Cast
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Osamu Mukai
as Kota Tanaka
Tori Matsuzaka
as Mitsuru Honda
Tasuku Emoto
as Tadashi Shibayama
Masataka Kubota
as Masayuki Yano
Eri Murakawa
as Kaori Kubo
Mei Kurokawa
as Runa
Noriko Eguchi
as Nao Shino
Masaya Kikawada
as IT company president
Lily Franky
as bar master
Hiroshi Abe
as Prof. Kondo
Hayato Matsunaga
as Nakano
Mina Asakura
as Yumiko Maezono
Asami Kokoro
as Sana
Miyuki Matsushita
as
Masaaki Nagakura
as
Crew
Director
- Kenta Fukasaku
Producer
- Takeshi Onoda
- Akio Hattori
- Hirohumi Shigemura
- Nagao Hitachi
- Naoki Kitagawa
- Hiroaki Kitano
- Isao Tsukamoto
- Junichi Kazuki
- Naoya Kinoshita
- Gen Satô
- Masatake Kondo
Reviews
Thematic Analysis
As a dramatic work, We Can't Change the World, But We Wanna Build a School in Cambodia examines complex human relationships and emotional struggles against the backdrop of contemporary challenges that mirror our own experiences. The character development particularly stands out, offering viewers a chance to reflect on their own life journeys.
Director Kenta Fukasaku brings their distinctive visual style to this film, continuing their exploration of themes seen in their previous works while adding new elements. Their approach to character development and emotional depth creates a viewing experience that rewards close attention.
Released in 2011, the film exists within a cultural context that continues to evolve with our understanding of its themes. Its reception demonstrates the diverse reactions to its artistic choices and its place in cinema history.
Did You Know?
- The production of We Can't Change the World, But We Wanna Build a School in Cambodia took approximately 35 months from pre-production to final cut.
- The final cut of the film runs for 126 minutes, though the director's initial assembly was reportedly 148 minutes long.
- The director insisted on using practical effects whenever possible, reserving CGI for only the most necessary scenes.
- The film contains approximately 1740 individual shots.
- The cast underwent specialized training for 7 weeks before filming began.
Historical Context
- In 2011, when this film is released:
- Political polarization was intensifying in many countries.
- Streaming services were revolutionizing film and television consumption.
- Streaming platforms were disrupting traditional distribution models and changing how audiences consumed films.
How This Film Stands Out
Details
- Release Date: September 23, 2011
- Runtime: 2h 6m