A young man in early 20th Century Japan dreams of a career as a dramatic narrator for silent movies, a profession known as "Katsubenshi" or "benshi". His journey is filled with comedy and action as he becomes embroiled in a rivalry between movie theaters, where the crowd's attention is drawn to the skilled interpreters rather than the films themselves.
Talking the Pictures
A young man pursues his dream of becoming a renowned "Katsubenshi" or "benshi" in Japan's pioneering film industry of the early 20th century, seeking to narrate dramatic silent movies.
