Pacific Overtures
Stephen Sondheim's kabuki retelling of the opening of Japan to the West.
★ 9.0·1976·2h 20m·Film
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Synopsis
In 1853 Japan, the story follows the Westernization of Japan, mainly through the story of Kayama, a samurai, and Manjiro, a fisherman. The lives of both men are radically changed by the coming of American ships to Japan.
Cast
Isao SatoKayama
Mark Hsu SyersSamurai/Thief/Soothsayer/Warrior/Russian Admiral/British Sailor
Patrick Kinser-LauShogun's Companion/Dutch Admiral/British Sailor/Girl
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