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Crew:

Director: João Mário Grilo
Screenplay: João Mário Grilo, Paulo Filipe
DOP: João Paulo da Costa, João Guerra
Production: Madragoa Filmes

The Eyes of Asia

A film by João Mário Grilo

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The story of the spiritual battle between Julião Nakaura, one of the first Japanese to become a christian priest, and Miguel Chijiwa, a jesuit that renounced christianism. Fifty years after having visited the Pope Gregory XIII, Julião is persecuted by japanese warriors. Tortured to renounce his faith, Julião resists even when Miguel tries to persuade him.
  • Cast:

    Yoshi Oida, João Perry, Geraldine Chaplin, Yasukiyo Umeno
  • Original Title:

    Os Olhos da Ásia
  • Country:

    Portugal
  • Year:

    1996
  • 62'

Crew:

Director: João Mário Grilo
Screenplay: João Mário Grilo, Paulo Filipe
DOP: João Paulo da Costa, João Guerra
Production: Madragoa Filmes
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