Kakekomi: Chronicles of the Tokei-ji

Kakekomi (Japanese: 駆込み女と駆出し男, Kakekomi Onna to Kakedashi Otoko) is a 2015 Japanese historical drama film directed by Masato Harada. The film is based on the novel Tokeiji Hanadayori by Hisashi Inoue, which was published in 2011 by Bungeishunjū Ltd.

Plot

Set during the Edo period, the narrative focuses on Tokei-ji, a Buddhist temple in Kamakura historically known for providing refuge to women seeking to escape abusive marriages. The story unfolds against a backdrop of economic hardship caused by government thrift ordinances. Nobujiro Nakamura (played by Yo Oizumi), a doctor with aspirations of becoming a writer, resides at the temple's lodging facility. He assists the women seeking sanctuary, including Jogo (Erika Toda) and a concubine named Ogin (Hikari Mitsushima), as they navigate the process of obtaining a divorce and starting new lives.

Cast

The film features a large ensemble cast, including:

• Yo Oizumi as Nobujiro Nakamura
• Erika Toda as Jogo
• Hikari Mitsushima as Ogin
• Rina Uchiyama as Yuu Togasaki
• Misuzu Kanno as Oyuki
• Shinichi Tsutsumi as Saburoemon
• Tsutomu Yamazaki as Bakin Kyokutei

Production and Release

Directed by Masato Harada, the film was released in Japan on May 16, 2015, with a runtime of 143 minutes. It was distributed by Shochiku. The film was later featured in the "Japan Now" section of the 28th Tokyo International Film Festival in October 2015.