Eijanaika
Director: Shōhei Imamura
The film depicts carnivalesque atmosphere summed up by the cry "Ei ja nai ka" ("Why not?") in Japan in 1867 and 1868 in the days leading to the Meiji Restoration. It examines the effects of the political and social upheaval of the time, and culminates in a revelrous march on the Tokyo Imperial Palace, which turns into a massacre. Characteristically, Imamura focuses not on the leaders of the country, but on characters in the lower classes and on the fringes of society.
Where to Watch
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Cast
Shigeru Izumiya
Genji
Kaori Momoi
Ine
Masao Kusakari
Itoman
Ken Ogata
Furukawa
Norihei Miki
Masuya
Junzaburō Ban
Toramatsu
Mitsuko Baisho
Oko
Shigeru Tsuyuguchi
Kinzo
Аko
Oyoshi
Shōhei Hino
Magoshichi
Shino Ikenami
Yoshino
Etsuko Ikuta
Nui
In brief
Eijanaika (1981) is a drama film. With an average rating of 6.2/10 from 18 votes, viewer opinions are mixed. The film runs 2h 31min. You can stream it on: Criterion Channel.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Eijanaika online?
Eijanaika is available on the following streaming services: Criterion Channel. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.
How long is Eijanaika?
Eijanaika runs 151 minutes (2h 31min).
What rating does Eijanaika have?
Eijanaika has an average rating of 6.2/10 based on 18 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is Eijanaika from?
Eijanaika was released in 1981.
