Evening Primrose (1974)
Original title: 宵待草
Evening Primrose is a 1974 Japanese-language romance movie directed by Tatsumi Kumashiro, with a running time of 1h 36m. It stars Yoko Takahashi, Kenji Takaoka and Isao Natsuyagi.
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.
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What is Evening Primrose about?
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.
When was Evening Primrose released?
Evening Primrose was released on 28 December 1974.
How long is Evening Primrose?
Evening Primrose runs 1h 36m.
Who made Evening Primrose?
Evening Primrose was directed by Tatsumi Kumashiro.
Cast
- Yoko Takahashi as Shino Hokujoji
- Kenji Takaoka as Kunihiko Tanigawa
- Isao Natsuyagi as Genji Hirata
- Yoshirō Aoki as Daijiro Kuroki
- Shinichi Ogishima
- Tsuguaki Yoshida as Yamaguchi
- Meika Seri as Oshin
- Naomi Oka as Sayo
- Hiroshi Chō as Ship's captain
- Michiko Tsukasa as Miyoko Tanigawa
- Eimei Esumi as Film director
- Noboru Nakaya as Takehiko Tanigawa