
Hokusai's Daughter
2025

Representation Score
Good
1981
Not RatedDirector
Kaneto Shindō
Runtime
119 minutes
Average Rating
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Kaneto Shindō’s historical drama challenges the traditional 'Great Man' biography by emphasizing the difficult life of a creative person. Instead of glorifying a legend, the film delves into the economic and social hardships faced by both the artist and his daughter. By giving Oei a significant role in the narrative, the film provides a more layered understanding of survival within a rigid class system. It prioritizes psychological realism and the tension between individual initiative and broader societal constraints over clichéd storytelling.
Category Breakdown
The film does not explicitly depict non-binary or LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex romantic relationships, reflecting a time when such concepts were not well-defined.
The story challenges traditional gender roles by highlighting the strong partnership between Hokusai and his daughter, Oei. Oei is shown taking an active role in the narrative rather than being a passive figure.
The cast is made up of actors representing the same ethnic background, which accurately reflects the historical setting of the Edo period. The film presents a culturally authentic and localized environment without the typical Western perspective.
The film avoids idealized social structures and focuses on the tension between creative freedom and strict societal rules. It highlights the challenges faced by those who are sidelined by the dominant culture.
There are no prominent depictions of neurodivergence or physical disabilities used as central themes. The film focuses on the psychological and economic pressures of the time period.
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Limited or Absent
Official Synopsis
The world-famous woodblock artist Hokusai (1760-1849), a widower in need of a steady income, lives with his daughter Oei in the house of his friend Bakin.

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