Taiheiki (1991)

Other name: 太平記, たいへいき, 태평기, Chronicle of Great Peace

Description:

Taiheiki plunges viewers into the tumultuous late Kamakura Period, exploring the extraordinary life of Ashikaga Takauji, the visionary who founded the Ashikaga Shogunate. As discontent simmers against the Hojo clan’s monopoly, Emperor GoDaigo seizes the opportunity to restore imperial power. Takauji, initially an ally, plays a pivotal role in this uprising, decisively betraying the Hojo to secure the Emperor’s victory. Yet, the newly restored government faces immediate challenges. The samurai class, feeling unjustly treated and alienated by the Nobles’ dominance, quickly revolts. Taking responsibility as a leading descendant of Minamoto, Takauji is forced to confront Emperor GoDaigo. This monumental clash of powers culminates in Takauji establishing his own shogunate, reshaping Japan’s political landscape and ushering in a new era of samurai rule.

Producer: NHK

Director: Nagahara Keiji [永原慶二]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 1991

Genre:Drama; Historical; Jidai Geki; Novel; political; War