The Teacher
Seen it?2019 | 91 min | Drama, Romance
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
Critics loved it (91% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for romantics.
- The mood
- Warm and romantic.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 31 min.
- What might put you off
- It's in Chinese, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
When the 26-year-old Civics teacher, Kevin, openly voices his stance on marriage equality at school, he stirs up a storm. His being madly in love with an HIV positive man doesn't sit well with all the people around him. When a rumour breaks out about his HIV status, he is forced to make choices no one should have to.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
91% on Rotten Tomatoes, 77 on Metacritic
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$2 million worldwide
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 3K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Chen Ming-lang
- Oscar ChiuKevin Chang
- Chin-Hao ChangJin-Wu Gao
- Winnie ChangGao's wife
- Ho Tzu-huaKevin's mother
- Simon HsuehJo
- Chin-Yu LinDirector of Academic Affairs
- Chih-Chung ChengTheater Actor
- Chin Tzu-yenKevin's Aunt
- Chou Yi-yenHigh School girl