Summary: The legend of the birth of Shintoism. In Fourth Century Japan, the Emperor Keikoh's son Ouso expects to succeed his father on the throne, but Otomo, the Emperor's vassal, prefers Ouso's stepbrother Waka, and conspires to have Ouso die on a dangerous mission he has contrived. (imdb)

AKA: The Birth of Japan

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Fantasy, Adventure

Country: Japan

Directed By: Hiroshi Inagaki

Written By: Ryuzo Kikushima, Toshio Yasumi

Starring: Akihiko Hirata, Takashi Shimura, Kyôko Kagawa, Toshirô Mifune, Yôko Tsukasa

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