A classic, romantic musical about the power of love to overcome the conflict between two clashing cultures. Also envisioned as an Academy Award winning movie starring Marlon Brando, Sayonara the musical follows Lloyd "Ace" Gruver, a US military fighter pilot stationed in post-WWII Japan who is beginning to question his military destiny. When he falls in love with the beautiful Hana-Ogi, a star performer in the Takarazuka dance troupe, compassion and love heal prejudice despite the inevitable collision of two disparate worlds.