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Director: Masato Harada
Cast: Kyoko Hasegawa, Yoshino Kimura, Etsushi Toyokawa, Jun Kunimura
Set during Japan's Taisho Era (1912-1926), "Bluestockings" tells the tale story of a love triangle between wealthy businessman Yuichiro (Etsushi Toyokawa), his wife Akiko (Kyoko Hasegawa), and Kiyoko (Yoshino Kimura).
Critical Reception & Ratings
Bluestockings (2005), directed by Masato Harada, is a critically acclaimed Japanese drama film that explores a love triangle set during the Taisho Era. With an IMDb rating of 7.1/10, the film has been well-received by audiences and demonstrates the strong public reception for this nuanced portrayal of relationships in early 20th century Japan.
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Directed by acclaimed Japanese filmmaker Masato Harada, the 2005 drama 'Bluestockings' offers a captivating exploration of a complex love triangle set against the backdrop of Japan's Taisho Era. With standout performances from actors like Kyoko Hasegawa and Yoshino Kimura, the film blends nuanced character dynamics with a visually striking period setting, making it a must-see for fans of thoughtful, character-driven dramas.
Bluestocking is a term for an educated, intellectual woman, originally a member of the 18th-century Blue Stockings Society from England led by the hostess and critic Elizabeth Montagu (1718–1800), the “Queen of the Blues”, including Elizabeth Vesey (1715–1791), Hester Chapone (1727–1801) and the classicist Elizabeth Carter (1717–1806). In the following generation came Hester Lynch Piozzi (1741–1821), Hannah More (1745–1833) and Frances Burney (1752–1840). The term now more broadly applies to women who show interest in literary or intellectual matters.
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