Bakumatsu. (1970)

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Bakumatsu tells the gripping true story of Ryoma Sakamoto, the visionary architect behind the downfall of the Tokugawa shogunate. Set during a tumultuous era, the narrative follows Sakamoto as he navigates a treacherous political landscape. Branded a dangerous outlaw by his own clan and relentlessly hunted by the government, he finds himself completely isolated. Sakamoto is deeply despised by both the supporters of the Shogun and the Loyalists. His crime is desiring the opening of Japan to the West. While others view foreign influence as a threat, Sakamoto envisions a bold strategy to embrace Western technology in order to build a modern army and navy. By doing so, he hopes to one day defeat the West and protect his homeland. This historical drama captures the intense struggle of one man standing against an entire nation to reshape its destiny.

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 1970

Genre:Drama