Sea Palace
Originally released in 1927. Sea Palace is a fantasy film. directed by Kenzō Masaoka. At just 9 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Asako Yoshino, Reijiro Misaki, and Hitoshi Sasaki
Synopsis
Before Masaoka Kenzō became one of Japan’s main animation pioneers, he directed two live-action featurettes full of special effects, both considered lost. Until this abridged version of the children’s fairy tale Sea Palace was found, now restored by the Kobe Planet Film Archive with the support of IFFR. A sensation for animation lovers.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 1, 1927
98 years ago
Runtime
0h 9m
9 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Nikkatsu Corporation
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sea Palace about?
Before Masaoka Kenzō became one of Japan’s main animation pioneers, he directed two live-action featurettes full of special effects, both considered lost. Until this abridged version of the chil...
Who directed Sea Palace?
Sea Palace was directed by Kenzō Masaoka.
How long is Sea Palace?
Sea Palace has a runtime of 0 hours and 9 minutes (9 minutes total).
When was Sea Palace released?
Sea Palace was released on April 1, 1927 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Sea Palace?
The main cast of Sea Palace includes Asako Yoshino, Reijiro Misaki, Hitoshi Sasaki.