Taboo (1999) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
Taboo (1999) — Set during Japan's Shogun era, this film looks at life in a samurai compound where young…
Taboo (1999) Storyline
Set during Japan's Shogun era, this film looks at life in a samurai compound where young warriors are trained in swordfighting. A number of interpersonal conflicts are brewing in the training room, all centering around a handsome young samurai named Sozaburo Kano. The school's stern master can choose to intervene, or to let Kano decide his own path.
Full Cast & Crew
- Takeshi Kitano as Toshizo Hijikata
- Ryuhei Matsuda as Sozaburo Kano
- Tadanobu Asano as Hyozo Tashiro
- Yōichi Sai as Isami Kondo
- Shinji Takeda as Okita Sōji
- Susumu Terajima as Spy
- Tomorowo Taguchi as Samurai Tojiro Yuzawa
- Yoji Tanaka as Samurai executed by Kanô
- Kei Satō as Narrator (voice)
- Jiro Sakagami
- Eve Masatoh
- Yoshiaki Fujiwara
- Kenichi Urata
- Shun Sugata
- Yuji Yamazaki
Why Watch Taboo?
The Vibe: Taboo is a emotionally complex and thought-provoking drama and history and thriller movie from 1999. Directed by Nagisa Ōshima, and starring Takeshi Kitano, Ryuhei Matsuda, Tadanobu Asano Set during Japan's Shogun era, this film looks at life in a samurai compound where young warriors are trained in swordfighting.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6.5/10, Taboo retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for viewers who appreciate deep character studies and powerful performances. If you enjoy movies that blends drama with history elements, Taboo deserves a spot on your watchlist.
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