The Devil Wears Ju-Ni Hitoe Kimono
Rai, a frustrated student and part-time labourer, is wandering home after setting up a museum exhibition on the classic novel "The Tale of Genji". There is a blinding flash of light and he finds himself mysteriously time-slipped into the Heian period, the setting for the famous novel. Armed with a pamphlet on the history of the period and a bottle of headache tablets he passes as an onmyoji (magical protector of the capital) and is hired by the emperor’s wife Nyogo Kokiden. Fearless and coldly analytical she plots to have her son take over the Emperor’s position. Rai is expected to help. This light-hearted historical fantasy is a treat for lovers of sumptuous kimono.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | 十二単衣を着た悪魔 |
| Year | 2020 |
| Country | Japan |
| Genre | Fantasy, History |
| Director | Hitomi Kuroki |
| Runtime | 112 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 3.0/10 (2 votes) |
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The film constructs a light-hearted fantasy comedy on the clash between modern skepticism and ancient court ritual, using the protagonist's knowledge of 'The Tale of Genji' as its primary comedic device. It relies on the visual opulence of costumes and settings to sell the Heian period atmosphere.
What lingers after the viewing is the charm of an unpretentious, stylish romp where historical detail serves as a backdrop for witty situational humor and the protagonist's anachronistic problem-solving. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Hitomi Kuroki
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With a cup of tea, ready for a stylish and undemanding trip to the past.
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