Harmful Insect (2001)

Drama

13-year-old Sachiko is about to encounter the most difficult moments in her young life. Her father abandons her and her mother attempts to commit suicide by slashing her wrist. Her teacher, whom she relies on heavily, leaves for northern Japan to take another job. Other students start to gossip about Sachiko and her former teacher. Sachiko then drops out of school and attempts to find herself.

Cast

Sachiko Kita
Natsuko Yamaoka
Middle-Aged Man in Convenience Store
Truck Driver
Man at Love Hotel
Male Teacher
Ogata's Colleague
Toshiko Kita
Cofeeshop Guy
Music Teacher
Man with Cell Phone

Crew

Director of Photography
Production Design
Music Producer