CHANGE (2008)

CHANGE 2008 / チェンジ 2008 /

Asakura Keita, 35, is an all-around nice guy who is a primary school teacher from rural Nagano Prefecture. His recently deceased father had been a Diet (House of Representatives) member from Kyushu and Keita finds himself under pressure to inherit his father's position and seat. Although Keita has no political aspirations, he agrees to run as a Diet candidate for his father's seat to get everyone off his back permanently. Backing from some sharp political operatives sweeps him into the Diet, which leads to a shot at the Prime Minister’s position. Once elected, he finds himself bounced about and manipulated by the elders of the Seiyuto (Political Friends Party) as he tries to use his power to change things for the better. But can a small town former primary school teacher really effect the change he feels his country needs? (Source: XuongPhim)