Nakadai Tatsuya: to Live for Acting (2015)

Founded in 1975 by Nakadai Tatsuya and his late wife Miyazaki Yasuko, the actor training school Mumeijuku has shaped generations of performers. Nakadai personally leads rigorous training, instilling discipline and humanity. Filmed over a year, this documentary follows the octogenarian actor as he continues to stand on stage, living for his craft and passing his unwavering devotion to the next generation.

Cast (4)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

Tatsuya Nakadai

Self

C

Chisa Nishiyama

Self

M

Masako Yamamoto

Self

Anne Suzuki

Narrator (voice)

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