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The Oar

1999Show1 season3 episodes

Drama
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Summary

Kiwa is Iwago’s devoted wife. A former wrestling champion, he has become a ‘zegen’: He buys young girls from poor families and sells them to geisha houses.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

Shows with

Cast

6 of 6 · most episodes first

Facts

May 6, 1999 · May 20, 1999 · Ended

First aired
May 6, 1999
Last aired
May 20, 1999
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 3 episodes
Content
Sexual Content, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The Oar plot-driven or character-driven?"

Questions about The Oar

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Oar plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Will I feel good after watching The Oar?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for melancholy and 7 for bleakness, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is The Oar in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.