1977 · 1h 43m · Romance, Drama
This biopic is centered on New Year's Day of 1894, when Kitamura is recovering from a suicide attempt. Japan is then under the spell of fervent patriotism because the government wants to build up public support for a war with China. Kitamura's literary friends and militant comrades come to visit.
Director: Seiichirō Yamaguchi
Writers: Takayuki Kan
Music by: Yuji Takahashi
Cinematography: Masaki Tamura
Editor: Sachiko Yamaji