What If Shogun Ieyasu Tokugawa Was to Become the Prime Minister
In the year 2020, when Covid-19 is rapidly spreading around the world, chaos ensues and people's daily lives are completely upended. A virus outbreak suddenly occurs at the prime minister's office in Japan. This leads to the prime minister's sudden death. The Japanese government then puts in place an unprecedented plan, which is to bring back the greatest leaders from Japan's past through AI holograms and form a super cabinet with them. These famous individuals include Ieyasu Tokugawa, Ryoma Sakamoto, Nobunaga Oda, and Hideyoshi Toyotomi. People are stunned and at the same time go crazy over the endless execution of policies by this new legendary cabinet. Risa Nishimura wants to become an announcer and currently works as a TV reporter for a broadcasting station. She approaches a government spokesperson, Ryoma Sakamoto, for an exclusive scoop. Due to an unexpected case, she realizes that something is going on behind this cabinet.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | もしも徳川家康が総理大臣になったら |
| Year | 2024 |
| Country | Japan |
| Genre | Drama, Fantasy |
| Director | Hideki Takeuchi |
| Runtime | 110 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.0/10 (6 votes) |
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The film constructs a sharp political satire, using historical figures as a lens to examine contemporary crises. It explores the paradox of seeking solutions for a chaotic present in the digitized ghosts of a rigid past.
What lingers after the credits is a clever blend of historical drama and speculative fiction, where samurai ethos clashes with modern governance. The result is a surprisingly thoughtful comedy about the cyclical nature of power. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Hideki Takeuchi
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Watch with popcorn, ready for political wit and historical what-ifs. Perfect for a thought-provoking evening.
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