The Fearless Otojiro's Company

The Fearless Otojiro's Company (2007) blends Drama elements. Top cast includes Yusuke Santamaria, Takako Tokiwa, and Kazuyuki Asano. The plot follows a central conflict that grows in scope as the film progresses.

Actor: Yusuke Santamaria • Genre: Drama movies

In 1897, actor, director, producer and theatre company leader Kawakami Otojiro set off on a tour of the USA with his wife Sadayakko and theatre company members, but in a foreign country where he could not speak the language, he had to struggle against a succession of adversities, including lawyers absconding with the proceeds and actors going on strike. One day, however, Otojiro arrives in Boston on his arduous tour and sees a packed house for a performance of The Merchant of Venice by the famous British actor Henry Irving. In just one night of rehearsals, they concoct a Japanese version of The Merchant of Venice, and perform the play to a foreign audience with bullshit dialogue and a reckless performance that can be cut short by "Sucharaka poko poko" when they get stuck on a word.