Eijanaika (1981)

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Set in 1867 Japan during the chaotic final days of the Keio era, Shohei Imamura's historical drama Eijanaika explores the social upheaval prior to the Meiji Restoration. The story follows Genji, played by Shigeru Izumiya, a farmer who returns to Japan after being shipwrecked on his way to Yokohama and stranded abroad for six years. Upon his return, Genji discovers his wife, Ine, played by Kaori Momoi, has been sold as a servant. His search leads him to the bustling East Ryogoku district of Edo, where Ine has transformed into a successful entertainer and the mistress of a powerful local boss. As the devil-may-care Eijanaika movement sparks spontaneous riots and political manipulation across the nation, Genji navigates the vibrant, gritty underbelly of Edo. Amidst a chaotic world of pimps, pickpockets, and sideshow performers, the film captures a nation on the brink of revolution, blending personal tragedy with a turbulent historical backdrop.

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 1981

Genre:Historical