Pacific Overtures

Pacific Overtures (1976)

September 6th, 19762h 20min

Music
90%

Overview

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.


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