Taro Okamoto's Okinawa
Jan 01, 2022 · 2h 7m
Director
Yoshihisa KatsurayamaOverview
Taro Okamoto (1911-1996), one of Japan's most famous artists, traveled to Okinawa in 1959 and 1966. The reason for these trips was his journey to rediscover Japan, in search of his identity as a Japanese person. More than 60 years ago, Okamoto captured the "poignant tenderness of life" of the people, and concluded: "It is in Okinawa that we can find the lost. In Okinawa, I rediscovered myself for the first time." This documentary goes on a journey through Okinawa led by Okamoto himself, 50 years after Okinawa's reversion to Japan.
Cast of Taro Okamoto's Okinawa
Crew of Taro Okamoto's Okinawa
About Taro Okamoto's Okinawa
What is Taro Okamoto's Okinawa about?
Taro Okamoto (1911-1996), one of Japan's most famous artists, traveled to Okinawa in 1959 and 1966. The reason for these trips was his journey to rediscover Japan, in search of his identity as a Japanese person. More than 60 years ago, Okamoto captured the "poignant tenderness of life" of the people, and concluded: "It is in Okinawa that we can find the lost. In Okinawa, I rediscovered myself…
When was Taro Okamoto's Okinawa released?
Taro Okamoto's Okinawa was released on January 1, 2022.
How long is Taro Okamoto's Okinawa?
Taro Okamoto's Okinawa runs 2 hours 7 minutes (127 minutes).
Who directed Taro Okamoto's Okinawa?
Taro Okamoto's Okinawa was directed by Yoshihisa Katsurayama.
Who is in the cast of Taro Okamoto's Okinawa?
The cast of Taro Okamoto's Okinawa includes Arata Iura (Narrator) and Tarō Okamoto (Himself (archive footage)).