
Pacific Overtures
Stephen Sondheim's kabuki retelling of the opening of Japan to the West.
4.5

Duration140 min.
LanguageEnglish
StatusReleased
Release DateSep 6, 1976
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.
Genres
- Music