Zegen
1987, Japanese. Directed by 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.
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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Zegen is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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- Released
- 2 June 1987
- Original title
- 女衒
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Shōhei Imamura, Kôta Okabe
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What Zegen is based on
Zegen is adapted from a real person.
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Zegen runs 124 minutes (2h 4m).
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Zegen is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Zegen?
If you liked Zegen, try Goltzius & the Pelican Company, A Cock and Bull Story, A Sun-Tribe Myth from the Bakumatsu Era.
Who directed Zegen?
Zegen (1987) was directed by Shōhei Imamura and stars Ken Ogata, Mitsuko Baisho, Ko Chun-Hsiung.
What is Zegen based on?
Zegen is adapted from a real person.