Tower of the Sun(2018)
太陽の塔
Tower of the Sun Synopsis
Tarō Okamoto became world-famous by designing the “Tower of the Sun” at Expo ’70 in Osaka. The ideas and problems that came with its creation, however, are intertwined with the evolution of Japanese culture – from the Paleolithic up until modern times. In his documentary debut, director Kōsai Sekine takes us on a philosophical journey that transcends the visual limits of documentaries.
Tower of the Sun (2018) is a documentary film directed by Kosai Sekine, released on September 29, 2018 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Tarō Okamoto.
- Director:
- Kosai Sekine
- Production:
- PARCO, NHK Educational, Spoon., Taro Okamoto Memorial Foundation
- Status:
- Released
Tower of the Sun (2018) Trailer
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Tower of the Sun Cast & Crew
Main cast
Key crew
Directed by Kosai Sekine.
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Tower of the Sun – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Tower of the Sun online?
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Tower of the Sun (2018) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and FOD. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Tower of the Sun?
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The main cast of Tower of the Sun (2018) includes Tarō Okamoto. The film was directed by Kosai Sekine. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Tower of the Sun released?
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Tower of the Sun was released on September 29, 2018 and runs for 1h 52m.
Is there a trailer for Tower of the Sun?
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Yes. The official Tower of the Sun trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.