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We Can't Change the World, But We Wanna Build a School in Cambodia

2011·Movie
2h 6min
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8
IMDb6.8

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Big heart, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Moving and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos8
  • Hopefulness8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Physical Comedy1

World

Everyday modern life, family, and society

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Intrigue7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6
  • Editing5

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

A young Japanese man named Kota Tanaka (Osamu Mukai) works to raise money and then build an elementary school in Cambodia.
Japanese Social DramaCambodiaCommunity BuildingIdealism & YouthCross-Cultural CollaborationComing-of-AgeEmotional JourneyHopeful NarrativeAltruism

Crew

Directed by:
Kenta Fukasaku, Megumu Sawada
Written by:
Shinsuke Yamaoka, Kôta Hada
Produced by:
Naoya Kinoshita, Naoki Kitagawa, Masatake Kondo
Composed by:
Mizuki Ito, Mizuki Ito, Mizuki Ito

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is We Can't Change the World, But We Wanna Build a School in Cambodia?

2 h 6 min

We Can't Change the World, But We Wanna Build a School in Cambodia runs 2 h 6 min.

What language is We Can't Change the World, But We Wanna Build a School in Cambodia in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.