Evening Primrose

Evening Primrose

96 mins | Drama, Romance | Dec. 28, 1974

The Taisho era was a time of turbulence in Japan. From new marks of modernity to full-blown riots, a sense of revolution filled the air. The Dam Dam Group is a small anarchist organization lead by Daijiro, a silver tongued "Benshi", a performer who provides narratives for silent films, playing multiple roles. In other words, he was a master at the art of deception, a handy talent when it came to 'doing jobs' for his group. His revolutionary ideals attracted many to his squadron, but among them was a young girl who was oblivious to his group's activities. Her name was Shino.

Evening Primrose

96 mins | Drama, Romance | Dec. 28, 1974

Evening Primrose
The Taisho era was a time of turbulence in Japan. From new marks of modernity to full-blown riots, a sense of revolution filled the air. The Dam Dam Group is a small anarchist organization lead by Daijiro, a silver tongued "Benshi", a performer who provides narratives for silent films, playing multiple roles. In other words, he was a master at the art of deception, a handy talent when it came to 'doing jobs' for his group. His revolutionary ideals attracted many to his squadron, but among them was a young girl who was oblivious to his group's activities. Her name was Shino.
Producers Nikkatsu Corporation
Original title 宵待草
Directors Kôji Kamoda, Tatsumi Kumashiro
Writers Kazuhiko Hasegawa

Cast

Yoko Takahashi

as Shino Hokujoji

Kenji Takaoka

as Kunihiko Tanigawa

Isao Natsuyagi

as Genji Hirata

Yoshirô Aoki

as Daijiro Kuroki

Tsuguaki Yoshida

as Yamaguchi

Meika Seri

as Oshin

Naomi Oka

as Sayo

Hiroshi Chō

as Ship's captain

Michiko Tsukasa

as Miyoko Tanigawa

Eimei Esumi

as Film director

Noboru Nakaya

as Takehiko Tanigawa

Jun Hamamura

as Hokujoji

Taiji Tonoyama

as Genji's father

Gō Awazu

as Takichi (brother of Genji)