How the Bell of Liberty Rings

Drama, History

🎬 Critics Choice Nominee

Director Hisatora Kumagai

Status Released

Release Date 1954-06-01

Storyline

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.