The Shogunate's Harem (1986): cast, story & where to watch
1986 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1986, The Shogunate's Harem is a drama film directed by Norifumi Suzuki, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. A new shogun is appointed to the throne when his brother dies. He find out that the former Shogun one of the women from his brothers harem became pregnant, but she escaped. The new Shogun would loose the throne if the child is a boy. Genshiro is doctor who, among other things, performs abortions, and is sheltering his love, another women who escaped from the harem. The new Shogun threatens to arrest the girl unless Genshiro hunts down the woman and aborts her child. Genshiro learns that the woman releases a "musky scent from her special area" when in ecstasy. Both Genshiro and his friend set out to find all the women of the former harem and have sex with them, by force if necessary.
Who’s in it. The Shogunate's Harem stars Kyoko Tsujisawa as Osumi, Mami Nomura as Yoshino, Yumi Iori as Onatsu and Natsuko Yamamoto as Omino, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, The Shogunate's Harem has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Shogunate's Harem page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Shogunate's Harem tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Shogunate's Harem (1986)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Shogunate's Harem change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Shogunate's Harem worth watching?
- The Shogunate's Harem holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Shogunate's Harem?
- The Shogunate's Harem stars Kyoko Tsujisawa, Mami Nomura, Yumi Iori, Natsuko Yamamoto and Yasuko Yagami.