School Wars: Hero

Drama

🎬 Critics Choice Nominee

Director Ikuo Sekimoto

Status Released

Release Date 2004-09-18

Storyline

Set in the mid-1970s, the film is based on the true story of Yoshiharu Yamaguchi, a teacher and former Japanese international rugby union player, who turned-around a failing high school in Kyoto, giving special attention to the rugby team, which included the most disruptive students among its members.