A Sun-Tribe Myth from the Bakumatsu Era (1957)

Name: A Sun-Tribe Myth from the Bakumatsu Era
Genre: Comedy
Released: 1957
Duration: 110 min
Rating: 7.0
Cast: Frankie Sakai, Sachiko Hidari, Y?ko Minamida, Y?jir? Ishihara, Izumi Ashikawa

1h 50m Japan

Comedy

Plot

Saheji, a charismatic figure in the bustling city, finds himself trapped in an upscale brothel after failing to settle his tab. Rather than succumbing to despair, he adapts to his surroundings, taking on various jobs while navigating the chaos of the waning shogunate. Throughout his escapades, he cleverly ensures to pocket a “commission” for every task he completes, turning his predicament into a series of amusing and resourceful encounters. As the world around him shifts, Saheji's charm and wit shine as he seeks to regain his freedom.

Cast

Frankie Sakai Sachiko Hidari Y?ko Minamida Y?jir? Ishihara Izumi Ashikawa Toshiyuki Ichimura Nobuo Kaneko Hisano Yamaoka Yasukiyo Umeno Masao Oda Masumi Okada Toshio Takahara Tomio Aoki Sanpei Mine Kin Sugai