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199147 minPGdocumentary

6.3/ 10(6 ratings)• TMDB

Lessons from a Calf

199147 minPGdocumentary

6.3/ 10(6 ratings)• TMDB

Students at an elementary school in Japan raise a calf from adolescence to adulthood, learning various subjects over multiple years.

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Hirokazu Kore-eda

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Students at an elementary school in Japan raise a calf from adolescence to adulthood, learning various subjects over multiple years.

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Hirokazu Kore-eda

Hirokazu Kore-edadirector

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At an elementary school in Japan, students engage in a unique program centered on raising a calf from youth to maturity. Over the course of several years, they learn subjects like math, biology, and nutrition through their care for the animal. As the project nears its conclusion, the students face a difficult reality that challenges their emotional investment. The experience ultimately teaches them a significant lesson about life and responsibility.

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