Sturm und Drang (2014)

Sturm und Drang (2014) poster

In the winter of 1922 (Taisho 11), a poet and social activist Nakahama Tetsu returned from a wandering journey to reunite with Furuta Daijiro and other comrades. They organized an anarchist organization “Guillotine Society” dreaming of revolution. For their ideal, they targeted the Prince of Wales who visited Japan, but failed in all their attempts. Matsuura Emile, a soba selling mysterious woman with all foreseeing eyes, comes and goes before them. In September of 1923 (Taisho 12), under martial law, anarchists Osugi Sakae and Ito Noe whom members of Guillotine Society adored were taken by Captain Amakasu of the military police, and killed. When they learned of the murder, members of Guillotine Society swore vengeance, and rose up… Then, transcending time, at a cafe, music rings loud….

Director: Isao Yamada
Runtime: 138 min
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Production: Wides Japan Co. (WJ)
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja

Keywords

anarchist, taisho period

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More Films by Director: Isao Yamada

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sturm und Drang about?
In the winter of 1922 (Taisho 11), a poet and social activist Nakahama Tetsu returned from a wandering journey to reunite with Furuta Daijiro and other comrades. They organized an anarchist organization “Guillotine Society” dreaming of revolution. For their ideal, they targeted the Prince of Wales who visited Japan, but failed in all their attempts. Matsuura Emile, a soba selling mysterious woman with all foreseeing eyes, comes and goes before them. In September of 1923 (Taisho 12), under martial law, anarchists Osugi Sakae and Ito Noe whom members of Guillotine Society adored were taken by Captain Amakasu of the military police, and killed. When they learned of the murder, members of Guillotine Society swore vengeance, and rose up… Then, transcending time, at a cafe, music rings loud….
Who directed Sturm und Drang?
Sturm und Drang was directed by Isao Yamada.
Who stars in Sturm und Drang?
Sturm und Drang stars Emiko Nakamura, Satoru Jitsunashi, Mutsuo Yoshioka, Ginpachi Ginza, Takeshi Uehara, Yasuhiro Isobe.
How long is Sturm und Drang?
Sturm und Drang has a runtime of 2h 18m (138 minutes).
Where was Sturm und Drang produced?
Sturm und Drang was produced in Japan.