Yukiko a.k.a
Yukiko, a 29-year-old elementary school teacher in Tokyo, struggles with student communication and personal insecurities. Overlooked in the “Favorite Teacher Ranking” and uneasy about her boyfriend’s marriage hints, she finds solace in hip-hop. Yet, in her first rap battle, she is completely overwhelmed by her opponent. This story follows Yukiko’s journey to discover the meaning of living authentically.
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Cast
21 people
Naoya Kusaba Director · Ayako Suzuki Writer
United States release March 22, 2025 · Produced in Japan · Production VAP
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Paru Kikaku
Production
VAP
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Japan
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Original title
雪子 a.k.a.
Original language
Japanese
Spoken on screen
Japanese
Release dates
Argentina · September 6, 2024
Premiere · International Film Festival of the Province of Buenos Aires
Japan · January 25, 2025
Theatrical
United States · March 22, 2025
Premiere · Asian Pop-Up Cinema
China
December 7, 2024 · Premiere · Hainan Island International Film Festival
Indonesia
December 6, 2024 · Premiere · Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival
Netherlands
September 26, 2025 · Premiere · Camera Japan Festival
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