there be very few film that be able to tell such a complicated story on so many level as well a mishima represent a life in four chapter . one of the most difficult aspect of story telling be the ability to flashback and forward without lose the pace of the film . this film not only flash back and fourth with the great of easy and but it also flow through some of yukio mishima great story . this film exceed in every aspect and be a joy to watch . not to mention the incredible philip glass soundtrack .