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Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire

2004·Show
3Episodes in1Season·TV-PG
85
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5
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IMDb7.5
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Striking style, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Spectacle6
  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Wondrous

  • Wonder7
  • Wholesome6
  • Pathos5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy0
  • Physical Comedy0

World

History, politics, and war

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction and storytelling

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Direction8
  • Narrative Structure8
  • Complexity8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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About

Commanding shoguns and samurai warriors, exotic geisha and exquisite artisans—all were part of the Japanese “renaissance”; a period between the 16th and 19th Centuries when Japan went from chaos and violence to a land of ritual refinement and peace. But stability came at a price: for nearly 250 years, Japan was a land closed to the Western world, ruled by the Shogun under his absolute power and control. Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire brings to life the unknown story of a mysterious empire, its relationship with the West, and the forging of a nation that would emerge as one of the most important countries in the world.
Historical DocumentaryFeudal JapanSamurai & ShogunsCultural ImmersionEducationalPolitical HistoryWorld HistoryIsolationist PeriodNation BuildingPBS

Crew

Directed by:
Deborah Ann DeSnoo, Lyn Goldfarb
Written by:
Joan Meyerson, Deborah Ann DeSnoo, Lyn Goldfarb
Produced by:
Deborah Ann DeSnoo, Lyn Goldfarb

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85
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 85/100 (IMDb 7.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire rated?

TV-PGViolence

It's rated TV-PG in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How many seasons does Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 3 episodes of about 165 minutes each.

When did Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire air?

It ran from 2004 to 2004 and has ended.

What language is Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.