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Bangaku no issho

1933·Movie
2h 24min
80
GreatGoodWatch score

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No humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Moving and nostalgic

Much of it is about family.

  • Pathos7
  • Nostalgia7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History, a real life story, and family

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Direction7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Yamanaka Sadao's fourth feature film. The Life of Bangaku
Classic Japanese CinemaHistorical DramaSamurai EraPoignant StorytellingCharacter-DrivenFamily SagaSocial CommentaryThought-Provoking

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No sequels or prequels available

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Is Bangaku no issho worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100. The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Bangaku no issho?

2 h 24 min

Bangaku no issho runs 2 h 24 min.

Is Bangaku no issho based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is Bangaku no issho in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.