A work in constant progress (and occasional regress).
Release Date:
January 15, 1980
Original Title:
動乱
Alternate Titles:
Dôran
Genres:
Drama | War
Production Companies:
Shinano Art & Culture Consultant Co., Ltd.
Toei Company
Production Countries:
Japan
Ratings / Certifications:
N/A
Runtime: 150
When a young soldier is killed while trying to prevent his younger sister, Kaoru, from being sold into a life of prostitution, his commander, Col. Miyagi, tries to honor his dying wish to rescue his sister. Upon finding Kaoru at a party working as a geisha and later rescuing her from committing suicide, Col. Miyagi allows her to move in with him. Over time, the two grow close, but in spite of Kaoru's growing feelings for him, Col. Miyagi is unable to bring himself to return her love. On the night of his deployment to war, Col. Miyagi finally admits his feelings for Kaoru, but will they ever be able to enjoy a peaceful life together now that a very violent and bloody military revolt is under way...
Art Direction:
Shuichiro Nakamura
Assistant Director:
Shinichirô Sawai
Director:
Shirō Moritani
Director of Photography:
Hanjirō Nakazawa
Editor:
Takeo Toda
Lighting Technician:
Yasunojo Kawasaki
Music Director:
Katsu Hoshi
Music Producer:
Hidenori Taga
Original Music Composer:
Shigeaki Saegusa
Screenplay:
Nobuo Yamada
Sound Recordist:
Masuhiro Hirokami
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