A Sun-Tribe Myth from the Bakumatsu Era
ComedyDrama
Saheji, a man-about-town, gets stuck at a high-class brothel when he can’t pay the bill. He makes the best of his situation by performing various tasks amidst the tumult of the end of the shogunate—but always by making sure to get a “commission” for his troubles.
VIBE
A darkly comedic romp through a tumultuous era. It’s a cynical yet spirited look at survival and opportunism, where every transaction comes with a price. Expect sharp wit and a keen eye for the absurdities of human nature.
wrysatiricalboisterouscynicalsteadyperiod dramadark comedysamurai genresurvivalgreedsocial commentaryhistorical change
samuraiprostitutebrothelgrifterbakumatsu
