Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire
Synopsis
Japan blossomed into its Renaissance at approximately the same time as Europe. Unlike the West, it flourished not through conquest and exploration, but by fierce and defiant isolation. And the man at the heart of this empire was Tokugawa Ieyasu, a warlord who ruled with absolute control. This period is explored through myriad voices-- the Shogun, the Samurai, the Geisha, the poet, the peasant and the Westerner who glimpsed into this secret world.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Deborah Ann DeSnoo, Lyn Goldfarb
- Screenplay & Story
- Deborah Ann DeSnoo, Lyn Goldfarb, Joan Meyerson
- Original Title
- Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 45m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Deborah Ann DeSnoo, Lyn Goldfarb
Deborah Ann DeSnoo, Lyn Goldfarb, Joan Meyerson
Michael Chin
Department Leadership Roster
Deborah Ann DeSnoo
Director
Deborah Ann DeSnoo
Writer
Lyn Goldfarb
Director
Lyn Goldfarb
Writer
Joan Meyerson
Writer
Michael Chin
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire about?
Japan blossomed into its Renaissance at approximately the same time as Europe. Unlike the West, it flourished not through conquest and exploration, but by fierce and defiant isolation. And the man at the heart of this empire was Tokugawa Ieyasu, a warlord who ruled with absolute control. This period is explored through myriad voices-- the Shogun, the Samurai, the Geisha, the poet, the peasant and the Westerner who glimpsed into this secret world.
Who directed Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire?
Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire was directed by Deborah Ann DeSnoo, Lyn Goldfarb.
Who stars in Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire?
The principal cast of Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire includes Michael Auslin, Beatrice M. Bodart-Bailey, Richard Chamberlain, Michael Cooper, Luke S. Roberts.
When was Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire released and how long is it?
Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 2h 45m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire?
Japan: Memoirs of a Secret Empire holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).