Tuition (1940): cast, story & where to watch
1940 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1940, Tuition is a drama film directed by Choi In-kyu, running about 80 minutes.
What it’s about. A film based on the memoir of a 4th grade student who received the grand prize in a writing contest sponsored by Gyeongseong Daily. A boy, whose parents sell brass spoons on the street while his grandmother is sick in bed, never has money for his tuition. Fortunately, his aunt offers to pay for his tuition and his classmates raising funds for him. To top it all off, his parents return a few days later to promise him that they will pay for his tuition the next time.
Who’s in it. Tuition stars Chang-jo Jeong as Wu Yeong-dal, Kenji Susukida as Mr. Tashiro, Li Dongsheng as Lee Byung-jun and Dong-seong Lee, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Tuition has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tuition page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tuition tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tuition (1940)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tuition change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tuition worth watching?
- Tuition holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tuition?
- Tuition stars Chang-jo Jeong, Kenji Susukida, Li Dongsheng, Dong-seong Lee and Ki-tay Li.
- When was Tuition released?
- Tuition was released in 1940, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.