Teacher's suitcase (2003): cast, story & where to watch
2003 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2003, Teacher's suitcase is a romance film directed by Teruhiko Kuze, running about 155 minutes.
What it’s about. Tsukiko is in her late 30s and living alone when one night she happens to meet one of her former high school teachers, 'Sensei', in a bar. He is at least thirty years her senior, retired and, she presumes, a widower. After this initial encounter, the pair continue to meet occasionally to share food and drink sake, and as the seasons pass - from spring cherry blossom to autumnal mushrooms - Tsukiko and Sensei come to develop a hesitant intimacy which tilts awkwardly and poignantly into love.
Who’s in it. Teacher's suitcase stars Kyoko Koizumi as Omachi Tsukiko, Akira Emoto as Sensei/Matsumoto Harutsuna, Fuyuki Moto as Satoru Nakata and Kosuke Toyohara as Kojima Takashi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Teacher's suitcase has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Teacher's suitcase page.
If you liked it. Fans of Teacher's suitcase tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Teacher's suitcase (2003)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Teacher's suitcase change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Teacher's suitcase worth watching?
- Teacher's suitcase holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Teacher's suitcase?
- Teacher's suitcase stars Kyoko Koizumi, Akira Emoto, Fuyuki Moto, Kosuke Toyohara and Kirin Kiki.
- When was Teacher's suitcase released?
- Teacher's suitcase was released in 2003, with a runtime of about 155 minutes.