Zegen

Name: Zegen
Genre: comedy, history
Released: 1987
Duration: 124 min
Rating: 6.5
Cast: Ken Ogata, Mitsuko Baisho, Ko Chun-Hsiung, Norihei Miki, Hiroyuki Konishi

Zegen (1987) — comedy, history film. Directed by Shōhei Imamura. Starring Ken Ogata, Mitsuko Baisho, Ko Chun-Hsiung, Norihei Miki. This page maps 8 characters and 8 relationships between them as an interactive character network.

Interactive Features for Zegen

Zegen offers interactive tools beyond traditional movie databases:

Character Relationship Map — Interactive D3-powered visualization of character connections, alliances, and conflicts. Explore how 8 characters interconnect through 8 relationship links.
AI Story Visualization & Plot Analysis — AI-powered breakdown of story structure, emotional arcs, turning points, and narrative progression.

Story Analysis

Iheiji Muraoka's pursuit of family restoration and commercial power becomes inseparable from exploitation, nationalism, and the collapse of social tolerance.

Comedy, History · 6.5/10 · 124 min · 1987

At the time between the World Wars, Japan is involved in empire-building throughout East and Southeast Asia. After a brief career as a low-level military adventurer, Iheiji sets up chains of brothels throughout Asia. As Japan's power in the region grows, so does Iheiji's prosperity and patriotism.