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Oh-Oku: The Women Of The Inner Palace

2006·Movie
2h 6min
66
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Strong craft, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Spectacle6
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics7
  • Pathos6
  • Romance5

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Situational Comedy1

World

History, politics, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and storytelling

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction8
  • Acting8

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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The year is Seitoku 2 (1712), and Japan has a new ruler. But Ietsugu, the 7th Tokugawa shogun, is only four years old. The power vacuum this creates has Edo Castle roiling in political intrigue and personal positioning of all kinds.
Japanese Historical DramaPolitical IntrigueEdo PeriodPower StrugglesPalace DramaFeudal JapanInner ChambersSuccession CrisisPeriod SpectacleCharacter Conflict

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66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Oh-Oku: The Women Of The Inner Palace?

2 h 6 min

Oh-Oku: The Women Of The Inner Palace runs 2 h 6 min.

What language is Oh-Oku: The Women Of The Inner Palace in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.