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Release Year1958
Runtime1h 32m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, History
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DirectorKōji Shima
WritersHideo Oguni
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsShogun's Holiday
About Shogun's Holiday
During the reign of Hidetada, the second shogun of the Tokugawa dynasty, the advisor Okubo Hikozaemon (Ganjiro Nakamura) entrusts the young Takechiyo (Hiroshi Kawaguchi) to the fishmonger Isshin Tasuke (Kazuo Hasegawa) to help him understand the world. Tasuke, who does not know that Takechiyo is the shogun's heir, trains him harshly. Tasuke's wife Naka (Michiko Ai) is concerned about his harsh teaching style, but Takechiyo gains strength day by day and adapts to his new life. Soon, Takechiyo begins secretly talking about love with a city girl named Otoyo (Hitomi Nozoe), but...
Directed by Kōji Shima, Shogun's Holiday leans on a strong ensemble — Kazuo Hasegawa, Hiroshi Kawaguchi, Hitomi Nozoe — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1958.
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