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.

• Hisatora KumagaiDirector
• Hisatora KumagaiScreenplay
• Dai NishijimaScreenplay

• Hiroshi Nihon'yanagiMasujiro Ohmura
• Chieko HigashiyamaYukichi's Mother Ojun
• Chieko NakakitaTau
• Fuyuki MurakamiYoshimasu Takahashi
• Akira TakaradaMasuda Sotaro
• Kurôemon OnoeYukichi Fukuzawa
• Shizuko AzumaYukichi's Wife Nishiki
• Yoshiko KayamaEldest daughter Ichitaro
• Masayuki OhtaSecond son: Sutejiro
• Mitsuo SugimotoYukichi's older brother Sannosuke
• Yûko Togawasister-in-law
• Toranosuke Ogawauncle