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The Teahouse of the August Moon

A US captain arrives in post-war Japan, initially assigned to construct a school, but he's taken aback when the locals fervently campaign for a teahouse instead.

In the post-war years, America's zeal to remake the world is gently poked fun at in this comedy-drama. Captain Fisby arrives in Okinawa's Tobiki village to teach democracy, starting with building a school. However, the resourceful Okinawans have other plans, sharing their culture and traditions to convince Fisby to construct something they truly desire: a teahouse.

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Info about The Teahouse of the August Moon

Studio(s): Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer

Originally Released: United States, Jul 01, 1957

Production Country: United States

Budget: $3,926,000.00

Genres:Comedy, Drama