女帝　春日局 (1990): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

Released in 1990, 女帝 春日局 is a drama and historie film directed by Sadao Nakajima, running about 114 minutes.

What it’s about. The rise to power of the famed Lady Kasuga no Tsubone, who established the 'Ooku' (the women's quarters at Edo castle) and acted as nursemaid to Tokugawa Iemitsu, the future 3rd Shogun is chronicled in this historical drama. Intrigue and suspicion abound as the two brothers Iemitsu and Tadanaga vie for the post of Shogun, while behind the scenes the remnants of the defeated Toyotomi faction, lead by Lord Ishida Mitsunari attempt to discredit the Tokugawa Shogunate and regain their former position as rulers of the nation. The hidden battles between Shogun Hidetada's wife and mistresses of the 'Ooku' come to light as they force the two brothers into a life or death struggle.

Who’s in it. 女帝　春日局 stars Yukiyo Toake, Yûko Natori, Mari Torigoe as Otsume and Kenichi Kaneda as Tokugawa Hidetada, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 女帝　春日局 page.

If you liked it. Fans of 女帝　春日局 tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.