Pacific Overtures

Pacific Overtures

Stephen Sondheim's kabuki retelling of the opening of Japan to the West.
19762h 20minMusic MoviesEnglish
9.0

Plot

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.

WriterHugh Wheeler
DirectorMarty Pasetta & Hal Prince
ActorMako, Soon-Tek Oh, Yuki Shimoda
CountryUnited States of America
ProductionPacific Overtures Co.