Taboo

Set in Kyoto in 1865 during the Shogun era, this historical drama follows young warriors training in swordfighting. The story focuses on Sozaburo Kano, a handsome recruit whose presence creates interpersonal tension and desire among his peers. As conflict grows between Sozaburo and a rival, the discovery of a dead soldier leads to accusations of murder fueled by jealousy. The plot explores the intersection of love and death within the strict environment of a samurai militia.

Directed and written by Nagisa Ōshima, the film follows his previous work, including Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence. The movie features a cast that includes Ryuhei Matsuda, Tadanobu Asano, and Takeshi Kitano. It is a co-production between the United Kingdom, France, and Japan, involving companies such as Shochiku and KADOKAWA Shoten.

The film has received generally positive feedback from its viewers and critics. It holds a rating of 6.6/10 on TMDB based on 130 votes. Film critics provided a slightly higher score of 6.9/10 across 21 reviews.