Question 1

What art genre from the Edo Period is featured in the film?

Accepted Answer

Ukiyo-e, or 'pictures of the floating world', a popular art genre using woodblock printing for folk tales, landscapes, kabuki, and erotica.

Question 2

How many children did the real Hokusai have compared to the film?

Accepted Answer

History says Hokusai fathered two sons and three daughters with two wives, while the film shows only O-Ei and O-Nao as his children.

Question 3

Which festival selected 'Miss Hokusai' in 2015?

Accepted Answer

The film was selected for the Stockholm International Film Festival in 2015.

Question 4

Who plays the role of Katsushika Hokusai in the film?

Accepted Answer

Yutaka Matsushige plays Katsushika Hokusai, with Richard Epcar providing additional voices for the character.

Question 5

What is the central conflict in 'Miss Hokusai'?

Accepted Answer

A daughter is constantly overshadowed by her famous father but is determined to make her own mark in the world.

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