What Is ‘Taboo’ All About?
Taboobegins right as an elite group of samurai (named the Shinsengumi) are recruiting for their new unit.
to protect the Tokugawa shogunate against reformists, the Shinsengumi militia must recruit both loyal and expert swordsmen.
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Tashiro, who instantly becomes attracted to Kano, isn’t given as much recognition by his superiors.
Soon, many members of the unit fall for Kano’s seductive face, leading themselves into torment.
As the men pursue Kano, however, his lovers are killed off by someone in the night.
Captain Hijikata tasks his associates to spy on Kano, but they also cannot escape Kanos draw.
Many samurai films that romanticize the idealized life of a samurai often get many parts wrong.
Taboostands out fromother classic samurai filmsbecause it focuses on the emotionsof the warriors instead of their talent in fighting.
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The code is unbreakable, but Kano’s presence naturally stirs them away from their duties.
The director playfully uses Kano as a synonym for a mans foolishness, especially involving Tashiro.
Taboois just as haunting, gripping, and eye-opening as it is gorgeous to watch.
One fault and you are sentenced to death.
