The Shogunate's Harem (1986)

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Set in 1680 A.D. during the Japanese Edo period, The Shogunate's Harem is a gripping historical drama. Following the sudden death of his brother, a new Shogun ascends the throne, only to discover a major threat to his power. One of his brother’s concubines has escaped the harem while pregnant. If she gives birth to a boy, the new Shogun will lose his crown. To eliminate this threat, the Shogun blackmails Genshiro, a local abortion doctor who is secretly sheltering his own escaped harem love. Threatened with his lover's arrest, Genshiro must hunt down the pregnant woman and abort her child. Armed with a unique clue that the target releases a musky scent during ecstasy, Genshiro and his friend search for the escaped concubines. This well produced period drama offers a rare, detailed glimpse into the intriguing, often tragic lives of concubines, from their training to the internal power struggles inside the Shogun's palace.

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 1986

Genre:Action; Adventure; Comedy; Drama