The Teahouse of the August Moon (1951) by Vern J. Sneider -- A young American officer and his efforts to impose efficient Western ways on a simple little village on Okinawa right after World War II. The American Colonel in command at Okinawa thought he might win General's stars if Okinawa had modern housing, schools, progressive organizations and profitable business. But the Colonel's plans laid an egg in Tobiki village. captain Fisby, in charge there, just couldn't get "American" ideas across. Instead, in a weak moment, he accepted a gift of two geisha girls, who mobilized Tobiki--with explosive results for the Colonel, the Captain, and the community. |...| [IMDb Plot Summary] This comedy-drama is partially a gentle satire on America's drive to change the world in the post-war years. One year after World War II, Captain Fisby is sent to the village of Tobiki in Okinawa to teach the people democracy. The first step is to build a school -- but the wily Okinawans know what they really want. They tell him about their culture and traditions -- and persuade him to build something they really want instead: a teahouse. Fisby has a hard time breaking this news to his superiors. -- Written by Tom Zoerner
The Teahouse of the August Moon -
Vern Sneider
Signet
1967
282 páginas
9h 24m
ISBN-13: 9780451013484
Português Brasileiro
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