Mark Hsu Syers

In 1853 Japan, the story follows the Westernization of Japan, mainly through the story of Kayama, a samurai, and Manjiro, a fisherman. The lives of both men are radically changed by the coming of American ships to Japan.

Members of the Broadway cast join Stephen Sondheim in a performance of the number. Filmed in Sondheim's apartment in New York City.