The Extremists' Opera

The Extremists' Opera

2016 · 90 min · ★ 4.5 · Romance, Drama, Comedy

The semi-biographical The Extremists' Opera follows the everyday and inner struggles of a women-only alternative theater group delivering explosive and politically controversial explosive stage performances under the control of tough mannered director Naoko.

Directed by Junko Emoto · Written by Nami Kikkawa

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