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Mood:
- CleverFeel GoodHumorous
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Plot:
- Anti WarCulture ClashMilitary LifeMilitarySocietyOpposites AttractPoliticsRebelliousness more...
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Genres:
- ComedyDramaRomance
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Time/Period:
- 50sWorld War 2
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Place:
- AsiaJapanVillage
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Audience:
- Date Night
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Style:
- Talky
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Based on:
- Based on BookBased on Play
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Attitudes:
- Semi SeriousRealistic
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The Teahouse of the August Moon, 1956
English
USA
Profile of The Teahouse of the August Moon
The Teahouse of the August Moon can be described as clever, feel good, and humorous. The plot revolves around anti-war themes, military life, and culture clash. The main genres are comedy, drama, and romance. In terms of style, it is talky. In approach, it is realistic. It is set, at least in part, in a village. It is located in Japan. It takes place during World War 2 and in the 1950s. It is adapted from a play and based on a book. It is well suited for a date night.
Summary of The Teahouse of the August Moon
This adaptation of the popular stage play takes place after the end of World War II, in Okinawa, Japan. The plot concerns Army Capt. Fisby, who has been assigned to introduce the benefits of democracy and trade to a small town. His task proves difficult, for the villagers have deeply rooted traditions that they wish to uphold. Can Fisby find a way to "Americanize" the town?
Details
| Language: | English |
| Country: | USA |
| Release date: | 29 November 1956 |
| Runtime: | 123 min |
Cast and Crew
as Sakini
as Capt. Fisby
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