Sado Tempest
SADO TEMPEST
Synopsis
Arashi mixes Japanese rock, Noh Masks and the weird volcanic landscapes of Sado Island in a radical reworking of The Tempest. In this Tempest the storm has gone badly wrong and ruined the island, Caliban is now in charge and Miranda has gone crazy. Prospero is missing, presumed dead. When a singer arrives on the island, exiled to the brutal prison that Caliban overseas, he escapes into the interior where he encounters a crazed older exile, and starts to become intrigued by the ancient Demon songs of the island. The singer tries to recreate the songs of the Demons, which he learns have the power to bring Spring back to the island, or once again to bring the terrible Storm
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 1, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- John Williams
- Screenplay & Story
- John Williams
- Original Score
- Slawomir Kowalewski
- Original Title
- SADO TEMPEST
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
John Williams
John Williams
Slawomir Kowalewski
Yoshinobu Hayano
Yōsuke Yafune
Department Leadership Roster
John Williams
Writer
Yōsuke Yafune
Editor
Yoshinobu Hayano
Director of Photography
John Williams
Director
Slawomir Kowalewski
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sado Tempest
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Sado Tempest about?
Arashi mixes Japanese rock, Noh Masks and the weird volcanic landscapes of Sado Island in a radical reworking of The Tempest. In this Tempest the storm has gone badly wrong and ruined the island, Caliban is now in charge and Miranda has gone crazy. Prospero is missing, presumed dead. When a singer arrives on the island, exiled to the brutal prison that Caliban overseas, he escapes into the interior where he encounters a crazed older exile, and starts to become intrigued by the ancient Demon songs of the island. The singer tries to recreate the songs of the Demons, which he learns have the power to bring Spring back to the island, or once again to bring the terrible Storm
Who directed Sado Tempest?
Sado Tempest was directed by John Williams.
Who stars in Sado Tempest?
The principal cast of Sado Tempest includes Yasunori Henmi, Takashi Watanabe, Akihiro Izumi, Tetsuo Usami, Noriko Eguchi.
When was Sado Tempest released and how long is it?
Sado Tempest was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
Who composed the musical score for Sado Tempest?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Sado Tempest was composed by Slawomir Kowalewski.