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Miike's 'Sham' Explores Misunderstood Teacher in Fukuoka Case

2/3/2026

Summary

Story summary

Takashi Miike's film Sham revisits the 2003 Fukuoka case involving teacher Seiichi Yabushita who faced accusations of racial abuse and violence.
The film presents both the mother's and the teacher's perspectives, portraying the teacher as misunderstood.
Miike contrasts the mother's portrayal with the teacher's gentle nature and critiques the school's handling.
The film also notes connections to Hirokazu Kore-eda's 2023 Monster, which was inspired by the same case.

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Story summary

Takashi Miike's film Sham revisits the 2003 Fukuoka case involving teacher Seiichi Yabushita who faced accusations of racial abuse and violence.
The film presents both the mother's and the teacher's perspectives, portraying the teacher as misunderstood.
Miike contrasts the mother's portrayal with the teacher's gentle nature and critiques the school's handling.
The film also notes connections to Hirokazu Kore-eda's 2023 Monster, which was inspired by the same case.