Spring and Chaos (2001)

  • NR
  • 05/29/2001 (US)
  • Animation, Drama, Fantasy
  • 56m

Overview

Set in the beginning of the 20th century Japan, the film follows the bright and eccentric Kenji from his late student years through his adulthood. Kenji suffers the tragedy of being an artist whose art isn't recognized during his lifetime. Based on the life of the author Kenji Miyazawa, the film depicts his brief but intense existence.

Shoji Kawamori

Director, Screenplay

Cast

Shiro Sano's headshot

Shiro Sano

Kenji Miyazawa
Mariko Kouda's headshot

Mariko Kouda

Toshi
Chikao Ohtsuka's headshot

Chikao Ohtsuka

Kenji's father
Keiichi Fujimura's headshot

Keiichi Fujimura

Peasant A
Hiroshi Isobe's headshot

Hiroshi Isobe

Kana
Victor Chin's headshot

Victor Chin

Farmer
Akane Tomonnaga's headshot

Akane Tomonnaga

Seito
Naoko Hirai's headshot

Naoko Hirai

Kuni

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