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Evening Primrose(1974)
Status: Released
Date: 1974-12-28
73%
3 Votes
Time: 1h 36m
Overview:
The Taisho era was a time of turbulence in Japan. From new marks of modernity to full-blown riots, a sense of revolution filled the air. The Dam Dam Group is a small anarchist organization lead by Daijiro, a silver tongued "Benshi", a performer who provides narratives for silent films, playing multiple roles. In other words, he was a master at the art of deception, a handy talent when it came to 'doing jobs' for his group. His revolutionary ideals attracted many to his squadron, but among them was a young girl who was oblivious to his group's activities. Her name was Shino.
Languages: Japanese.
Countries:
Japan
ProductionCompanies: 
Movie: Evening Primrose
Top 10 Billed Cast
高橋洋子
Shino Hokujoji
夏八木勲
Genji Hirata
青木義朗
Daijiro Kuroki
荻島眞一
芹明香
Oshin
丘ナオミ
Sayo
司美智子
Miyoko Tanigawa
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Overview
The Taisho era was a time of turbulence in Japan. From new marks of modernity to full-blown riots, a sense of revolution filled the air. The Dam Dam Group is a small anarchist organization lead by Daijiro, a silver tongued "Benshi", a performer who provides narratives for silent films, playing multiple roles. In other words, he was a master at the art of deception, a handy talent when it came to 'doing jobs' for his group. His revolutionary ideals attracted many to his squadron, but among them was a young girl who was oblivious to his group's activities. Her name was Shino.
Release Date
1974-12-28
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Rating:
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日本語
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