Kateikyoushi no Torako (2022)

Other name: 家庭教師のトラコ, かていきょうしのトラコ, Kateikyoshi no Torako, Private Tutor Torako

Description:

This compelling film introduces Torako, an exceptionally talented yet enigmatic private tutor driven by significant personal ambitions. She strategically takes on tutoring assignments for children of wealthy families, meticulously saving money and cultivating valuable connections along the way. Currently, Torako is dedicated to three distinct students, whose mothers are equally determined to secure their children's entry into highly prestigious schools. However, each student and their family grapples with their own set of unique and complex problems, extending beyond mere academics. Torako's mysterious methods and sharp intellect are put to the test as she not only prepares her students for rigorous entrance exams but also subtly navigates the intricate family dynamics and personal issues that threaten their success. As she works towards her students' academic triumphs, Torako cleverly advances her own secret, overarching goal, making her role far more than just a teacher.

Producer: NTV

Director: Iwamoto Hitoshi [岩本仁志]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2022

Genre:Drama; life; Miniseries