The Shogunate s Harem

Description: A new shogun is appointed to the throne when his brother dies He find out that the former Shogun one of the women from his brothers harem became pregnant but she escaped The new Shogun would loose the throne if the child is a boy Genshiro is doctor who among other things performs abortions and is sheltering his love another women who escaped from the harem The new Shogun threatens to arrest the girl unless Genshiro hunts down the woman and aborts her child Genshiro learns that the woman releases a musky scent from her special area when in ecstasy Both Genshiro and his friend set out to find all the women of the former harem and have sex with them by force if necessary What we have is an immensely well produced nearly two hours long movie about what the life inside a shogun s harem is like There are many complex characters incl the shogun and several plot lines which are all resolved beautifully by the end We are made privy to every aspect of a concubine s life Discovery training internal intrigues what happens to them when the shogun dies etc It is a rare glimpse into Edo period history 1680 A D incl a detailed portrayal of an abortion doctor It is an incredibly worthwhile and satisfying movie in every way a well rounded period classic to rival any literary costume drama produced in the West

Country:  Japanese

Released: 1986

Genre: Action Adventure Comedy Drama

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