Ooku (2010)

Other name: 大奥 ＜男女逆転＞, Ohoku, Ooku - Gender Reversal -, Ooku 6, The Lady Shogun and Her Men

Description:

In the year 1716, Japan is plunged into an unprecedented crisis by a mysterious epidemic that devastatingly reduces the male population to a mere fourth of its prior state. This catastrophic event triggers a monumental societal upheaval, completely reversing traditional gender roles across the nation. Women swiftly ascend to become the dominant members of society, taking control of all aspects of governance, commerce, and daily life.

Men, now a precious and scarce resource, are no longer expected to fulfill traditional masculine roles. Instead, their primary value and purpose revolve around their crucial ability to produce children, ensuring the continuation of the Japanese lineage in this drastically altered world. "Ooku" explores this extraordinary new reality, delving into the intricate social dynamics, power shifts, and personal struggles within a society where women hold absolute authority and men are sought out for their vital role in securing the future. The film offers a compelling look at how this dramatic demographic shift reshapes relationships, identity, and the very fabric of Japanese culture.

Director: Shibasaki Hiroki [芝崎弘記], Kaneko Fuminori [金子文紀], Fujie Yoshimasa [藤江儀全]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2010

Genre:Action; BL; Drama; Family; Harem; Historical; Manga; Romance; Samurai