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The Eyes of Asia (1997)

Nakaura of Julian (Julião Nakaura), a priest of the Society of Jesus, was one of four young ambassadors sent to Rome by the Jesuits in 1538, as proof that Japan had converted to Christianity. Fifty years after the mission, which so fascinated European royalty, Julian was forced again to prove his faith, only this time before a Shogun, who wanted to force him to abandon his religion. Julian resists, as does Miguel Chijiwa, a fellow at the embassy to Rome, who become a martyr. Betrayed by Cristóvão Ferreira, who cannot bear the torture, Julian suffers an inglorious death ... or maybe not. All the while, a woman wants to discover her past...

  • History
  • Drama

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Geraldine ChaplinGeraldine ChaplinJane Powell
  • Photo of João PerryJoão PerryCristovão Ferreira
  • Photo of Yoshi OidaYoshi OidaJulião Nakaura
  • Photo of Yasukiyo UmenoYasukiyo UmenoMiguel
  • Photo of António CordeiroAntónio CordeiroMateus
  • Photo of Marques D'AredeMarques D'AredeGiovanni Adami
  • Photo of José AbreuJosé AbreuPedro
  • Photo of José EduardoJosé EduardoLucas do Espírito Santo
  • Photo of Rui GomesRui GomesSebastião
  • Photo of Kyioto HaradaKyioto HaradaMatazaemon

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