Seiten wo Tsuke (2021)

Other name: 青天を衝け, せいてんをつけ, 直衝青天, 直衝蒼天, 청천을 찔러라, Seiten o Tsuke, Hit The Blue Sky, Reach Beyond the Blue Sky

Description:

Seiten wo Tsuke tells the compelling story of a true visionary who emerged from humble beginnings in 1840. Born into a farming family, he spent his youth mastering the intricate crafts of indigo production and silk farming, skills that unknowingly prepared him for a grander future. At the age of 23, he embarked on a transformative journey, leaving his hometown to work for the government and later venturing to Paris, where he immersed himself in the groundbreaking concepts of modern banking. Upon his return, this pioneering spirit played a crucial role in establishing Japan's very first modern bank, laying a cornerstone for the nation's economic evolution. His unwavering dedication extended far beyond finance; he became a driving force behind hundreds of companies and supported over 600 public services, notably championing education for women. This film chronicles a life dedicated to innovation and progress, shaping a modern Japan through sheer determination and foresight.

Producer: NHK

Director: Murahashi Naoki [村橋直樹], Tanaka Kenji [田中健二], Kawano Hideaki [川野秀昭], Kurosaki Hiroshi [黒崎博]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2021

Genre:Biography; Drama; Historical; political; Samurai