The young and handsome Kano Sozaburo is admitted to the Shinsengumi, an elite samurai group that seeks to defend the Tokugawa shogunate against reformist forces. Kano is a skilled swordsman, but his physical beauty leads the members of the strictly male group to compete for his affections, generating tensions that threaten to become lethal. In Gohatto, Nagisa Oshima explores the ambiguous forms of masculinity that the samurai code concealed, with a terrific cast including Ryuhei Matsuda, Takeshi Kitano and Tadanobu Asano subtly capturing the dangers of repressed homoerotic desire.
Director: Nagisa Ôshima. AKA 御法度 / Taboo.
Writers: Ryôtarô Shiba (novel), Nagisa Ôshima (screenplay).
Stars: Takeshi Kitano, Ryûhei Matsuda, Shinji Takeda, Tadanobu Asano, Yôichi Sai, Jirô Sakagami, Kôji Matoba, Masa Tommies, Masatô Ibu, Zakoba Katsura, Tomorô Taguchi.
Cinematographer: Toyomichi Kurita.
Composer: Ryuichi Sakamoto.
2000 Cannes Film Festival – Nominated for the Palme d’Or.
The final shot epitomizes Nagisa Oshima’s entire career-chopping down a cherry blossom tree, demolishing and deconstructing Japan’s myths of itself. My god, what an amazing artist.
I am re-entering Oshima territory after nearly 50 years when his IN THE REALM OF THE SENSES took me off guard and fairly seared me. Thank you for posting this.
Would you be able to add at casting option, I’ve just found this site and I’m in love with all the Japanese cinema you have but I would love to cast it to my TV from my phone.
Hi Thomas,
Unfortunately okru (streaming site) doesn’t have a casting option available on their player and this is not something I can add, it’s up to them to add this feature, maybe they will enable in the future who knows.
What you can try is casting the whole tab from your phone, tutorials here:
Android: https://support.google.com/chromecast/answer/3228332?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DAndroid
iOS: https://support.google.com/chromecast/answer/3228332?hl=en&co=GENIE.Platform%3DiOS&oco=0
Hope this helps!
Thanks,
Jon.
Hi
I know a french dubbed version exist.
it is possible to offer it here ?
Currently waiting for your kind reply
Best Regards
Don’t have it, sorry.
Gohatto is a thought-provoking and visually stunning film that delves into the complexities of human desire and the boundaries of cultural norms. The film’s use of imagery and symbolism is particularly effective in conveying the themes of the movie. The performances by the cast are also top-notch, bringing depth and nuance to their characters. Overall, a captivating and artistic cinematic experience.
Saw someone asked for soft subs.. Here you go: https://pixeldrain.com/l/TnGVDHXw
Text with MediaInfo Included. Subs: English, French, Greek, Italian, Persian & Portuguese,
Wow, I had no idea this movie existed! The concept of a film about a Buddhist monk who becomes embroiled in a dangerous underground game of vital organs trade is absolutely fascinating. I’m definitely adding this to my watchlist, thanks for bringing it to my attention!
I watched this on dvd rental years ago (about 2003/2004) and absolutely fell in love. When my local video rental store went out of business, I was going to buy the copy, but someone got to it first. I could watch this movie a hundred times and still watch it a hundred times more.
Can you please fix the link?? I really want to download this movie.
The link above is still working, here:
https://files.fm/f/ahwyq6ubpe