Comedy ·History · Japan · 1987 · 2h 4m

Zegen

女衒

Zegen poster
Director
Shōhei Imamura
Cast
Ken Ogata as Iheiji Muraoka Mitsuko Baisho as Shiho Ko Chun-Hsiung as Wang Norihei Miki as Asanaga Hiroyuki Konishi as Uehara Sanshō Shinsui as Chota
Crew
Masao Tochizawa — Director of Photography Hajime Okayasu — Editor Shinichiro Ikebe — Original Music Composer Shōhei Imamura — Writer Kôta Okabe — Writer
Synopsis

At the time between the World Wars, Japan is involved in empire-building throughout East and Southeast Asia. After a brief career as a low-level military adventurer, Iheiji sets up chains of brothels throughout Asia. As Japan's power in the region grows, so does Iheiji's prosperity and patriotism.

Mood & Themes
brothelpimpprostitutionsex tradebased on real person
Key Collaborators
Shōhei Imamura Director Masao Tochizawa Director of Photography Hajime Okayasu Editor Shinichiro Ikebe Original Music Composer Shōhei Imamura Writer Kôta Okabe Writer
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