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Naotora: The Lady Warlord (2017)
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Original name: おんな城主 直虎
Genre: Drama, History
Country: Japan
Duration: 45 min.
TV show
Story:
Naotora Ii is a woman given a male name, who succeeded as the head of the Ii family during the Warring States period when her father passed away. With her wisdom, courage and affection for loved ones, Naotora lived through turbulent times and paved the way for the future of her clan.
Style:
historical drama, thought provoking, captivating, melancholic, period drama
Audience:
adult
Plot:
samurai, woman, civil war, feudal japan, female protagonist, power struggle, japanese woman, resilience, gender roles, fight for supremacy, fight, dynasty, struggle for survival, samurai era, showdown, courage, leadership, political intrigue, honor, legacy, family drama, sacrifice, loyalty, biopic, betrayal ...
Time:
medieval times, 16th century
Place:
japan
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Duration: 45 min.
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Country: Japan
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