Presented By: Center for Japanese Studies
CJS Winter 2025 Film Series | Kakekomi
Directed by Harada Masato, 2h 23m, 2015
Tickets may be purchased at: https://myumi.ch/RmwJk
Set during the Edo period, Kakekomi (駆込み女と駆出し男) tells the story of women seeking refuge at Tokeiji Temple, which served as a sanctuary for those escaping abusive marriages. The film centers around two primary characters: Ogin, an abused wife, and Jogo, a mistress seeking to escape her lover's control. Both women arrive at Tokeiji Temple, where they find solace and support. Alongside them is Nobujiro, a doctor-in-training and writer who assists the women in their journey toward independence while documenting their stories.
Presented in Japanese with English subtitles. Read more about the film, including ratings, at
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3989744/
Learn more about the CJS Winter 2025 Film Series at: https://myumi.ch/AZ8Ep
The CJS Winter 2025 Film Series is co-sponsored by the Department of Film, Television, and Media.
Set during the Edo period, Kakekomi (駆込み女と駆出し男) tells the story of women seeking refuge at Tokeiji Temple, which served as a sanctuary for those escaping abusive marriages. The film centers around two primary characters: Ogin, an abused wife, and Jogo, a mistress seeking to escape her lover's control. Both women arrive at Tokeiji Temple, where they find solace and support. Alongside them is Nobujiro, a doctor-in-training and writer who assists the women in their journey toward independence while documenting their stories.
Presented in Japanese with English subtitles. Read more about the film, including ratings, at
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3989744/
Learn more about the CJS Winter 2025 Film Series at: https://myumi.ch/AZ8Ep
The CJS Winter 2025 Film Series is co-sponsored by the Department of Film, Television, and Media.
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