Watched this one and enjoyed it. It was very sentimental, and there was an AWFUL lot of singing. In fact, it gave the impression that all Japanese children ever did in school was sing! Would have loved to get a look at what other kinds of subjects were being taught at the time, but did appreciate the look into way of life of common people, their trials, dreams and concerns at that particular tumultuous period in time.
Thanks for the comment, Tom. The film gave some interesting insights into not only the lives of average people living on an island at the time but also the political reality that they lived under.
You mean they didn’t really sing that much in reality?!?😉 But it seemed so natural, just like the Sound of Music.
Thanks for reminding me of this film, Louise. Haven’t watched it yet, but I know enough to realize (once again!) how difficult it is to live in a time of mobilization for war.
Watched this one and enjoyed it. It was very sentimental, and there was an AWFUL lot of singing. In fact, it gave the impression that all Japanese children ever did in school was sing! Would have loved to get a look at what other kinds of subjects were being taught at the time, but did appreciate the look into way of life of common people, their trials, dreams and concerns at that particular tumultuous period in time.
Thanks for the comment, Tom. The film gave some interesting insights into not only the lives of average people living on an island at the time but also the political reality that they lived under.
You mean they didn’t really sing that much in reality?!?😉 But it seemed so natural, just like the Sound of Music.
Thanks for reminding me of this film, Louise. Haven’t watched it yet, but I know enough to realize (once again!) how difficult it is to live in a time of mobilization for war.