Shinpei: Uta Koso Subete(2024)

Shinpei: Uta Koso Subete is a biographical film following composer Shinpei Nakayama's ascent from rural Shinshu to Tokyo's music scene. Spanning the Meiji through Showa periods, the film chronicles how Nakayama created some of Japan's most beloved songs, including "Katyusha's Song," "Gondola no Uta," and "Tokyo Ondo." His journey unfolds through encounters with influential mentors and collaborators while adapting to the evolving media landscape of early twentieth-century Japan. The narrative captures both the artistic triumphs and personal struggles that shaped one of Japan's most prolific songwriters, offering insight into a transformative era of Japanese popular music.