Oginsaga Synopsis & Summary
Synopsis
For a brief period during the 16th century, the Portuguese and Dutch were permitted influence in Japan, with the result that a considerable number of Japanese converted to Christianity. By the late 16th century, a reaction against these outside influences was in full sway. In this story, Lady Ogin is unable to marry her lover because he has become a Christian, and Christians are being persecuted by the Shogun Hideyoshi. This tragic romance is based on a story by Toko Kon. - Clarke Fountain, All Movie Guide
Movie Info
Starring:
Run Time:
154 min.
Production Co.:
Toho, Tsuneyasu Matsumoto~Kyoko Oshima~Muneo Shimiojo [CREDITS]
Director(s):
Genre(s):
Drama, Romance
Themes:
Culture Clash, Missionaries
Tone:
Atmospheric, Compassionate, Earnest, Poignant
Keywords:
Christianity, Japan, conversion, culture-clash, fate, forbidden-love, lover, missionary
Time Period:
16th century
Language:
Japanese
Status:
