Zegen
女衒
1987 · 2h 4m · Comedy, History · Japan
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.
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Shōhei Imamura6.1Smart score
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