In early 20th Century Japan, a young man pursues a career as a dramatic narrator for silent films, known as a Katsubenshi or benshi. As he becomes involved with rival movie theaters, comedy and action unfold as audiences are captivated by the skills of the interpreters rather than the films themselves.
Talking the Pictures
A young man pursues his dream of working in Japan's early 20th Century film industry, with a focus on becoming a dramatic narrator, known as a "Katsubenshi" or "benshi", for silent movies.
