Rikouran (2007)

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Based on a compelling autobiography, the historical drama Rikouran tells the gripping story of Yamaguchi Yoshiko, a Japanese woman born and raised in China during the Japanese occupation of Manchuria. Hoping to foster peace and benefit both nations, she debuts as a Chinese singer and actress under the stage name Li Xianglan, known as Ri Kouran in Japanese. However, by hiding her true nationality, she unwittingly becomes a puppet for the Japanese military propaganda machine, starring in national policy films that humiliate the Chinese people. As the star of Greater East Asia, her fame transcends borders, culminating in a massive concert at the Nihon Gekijou Theatre in Japan that sparks a dangerous riot. This powerful drama captures her intense personal struggle as she finds herself torn between her two homelands amidst fierce military strife.

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2007

Genre:Historical