Takamine - The Man By Which Cherry Blossoms Bloomed in America
TAKAMINE アメリカに桜を咲かせた男
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Synopsis
Takamine is a biopic about Dr. Jokichi Takamine, the late biochemist known for successfully crystallizing and isolating adrenaline, which is also called epinephrine. Dubbed the father of modern biotechnology, Takamine also produced Takadiastase, a digestive enzyme still used as an ingredient in medicines. He was also enthusiastic about establishing friendly relations between Japan and the United States. He was responsible for a gift of 3,000 cherry trees in the U.S. capital, Washington D.C.
Details
- Tōru Ichikawa
- May 16, 2011
- Released
- Japan
- 1h 45m
Where to watch
No known streaming options in United States.
