Zegen (1987)

Director: Shōhei Imamura

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.

Cast

Ken Ogata

Iheiji Muraoka

Mitsuko Baisho

Shiho

Ko Chun-Hsiung

Wang

Norihei Miki

Asanaga

Hiroyuki Konishi

Uehara

Sanshō Shinsui

Chota

Tetta Sugimoto

Genkichi

Taiji Tonoyama

Shimada

Shino Ikenami

Tome

Gen Kodama