How the Bell of Liberty Rings

1954· 98 min· Drama, History

Set during Japan's Bakumatsu period, the film follows Fukuzawa Yukichi, a poor samurai's son who defies societal norms to study Dutch and English. Despite facing opposition from his family and nationalist factions, he founds Keio University, becoming a key figure in Japan's modernization amid political turmoil.

Cast: Hiroshi Nihon'yanagi, Chieko Higashiyama, Chieko Nakakita

Director: Hisatora Kumagai