
How the Bell of Liberty Rings
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.
- Runtime: 1 hour and 38 minutes
- Release Date: June 1, 1954