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Flying Colors
ビリギャル
2015 117 min Japan 12+
★7.3
Comedy, Drama
Director: Nobuhiro Doi
🎭 Based on
«Biri Girl»
byNobutaka Tsubota
Trailers
Description
A high school girl, Sayaka Kudō was the bottom of the class. After a year, she improved her deviation value from 30 to 70, then passed Keio University that is considered one of the most difficult to enter in Japan.
Worldwide:
$23.6M
Starring
Kasumi Arimura
Actor
Nanami Abe
Actor
Morio Agata
Actor
Awards
4 wins & 5 nominations total
Key opinion
Flying Colors is widely regarded as an uplifting, motivational drama that effectively explores themes of perseverance and the power of support. While some viewers criticize its narrative logic and formulaic progression, the general consensus praises its charming execution and emotional core.
| Emotion | The film succeeds as a motivational narrative that highlights the transformative power of maternal love and external belief in one's potential. | |
| Humor | The film effectively blends lighthearted humor with dramatic elements to create an accessible and inspiring viewing experience. | |
| Originality | The premise feels unoriginal and relies on predictable, fairy-tale logic regarding the speed of academic progress. | |
| Pacing | Viewers are split on the execution: some find the story charming and well-paced, while others perceive it as a superficial, overly dramatic farce. |