An epic portrayal of the events surrounding the infamous 1819 Peterloo Massacre, where a peaceful pro-democracy rally at St Peter's Field in Manchester turned into one of the bloodiest and most notorious episodes in British history. The massacre saw British government forces charge into a crowd of over 60,000 that had gathered to demand political reform and protest against rising levels of poverty. Many protestors were killed and hundreds more injured, sparking a nationwide outcry but also further government suppression. The Peterloo Massacre was a defining moment in British democracy which also played a significant role in the founding of The Guardian newspaper.
Potentially harmful up to 12 yearsViolenceAnguishCoarse language
DramaDirected by:Ryûsuke HamaguchiWith:Hitoshi Omika en Ryuji KosakaTakumi and his daughter Hana live in the village of Mizubiki near Tokyo. Like the generations before them, they live a modest life in harmony with nature. When it is announced one day that there are plans to build a glamping site near Takumi's house with implications for their water supply, unrest... Read more...
