The Female Tax Officer - Marusa no onna - 2003-06-03. Director: Juzo Itami, Japan, 1987, Color, 127 minutes. After satirizing Japanese obsessions with death and food in his first two films, Juzo Itami addresses another obsession of the Japanese: money. Yes, money. Japan in the 1980s is a society rich in production and material wealth, which has also brought heavy taxes, and among this, there are elite and crafty individuals who have learned the ins and outs of tax evasion. In this film, no one pursues tax evasion more seriously and passionately than 'Gundo', the leader of con artists and owner of a series of pleasure hotels. However, the government eventually learns how to fight back, and the tax office sends one of its best officers to battle the criminal gang. Gundo faces off against his legal counterpart, who is smarter and more resourceful than he is. The tax officer is a woman named 'Ryoko', who appears to be like a housewife, but one should not be fooled by appearances as she is an tireless and determined woman, an innovative and creative officer who pursues criminals even to the ends of the earth and does not rest until justice is served. This uplifting film is recommended for fans of police comedies.
The Female Tax Officer
The article discusses the film 'The Female Tax Officer' directed by Juzo Itami, which satirizes tax evasion in 1980s Japan. The story follows a determined female tax officer, Ryoko, as she battles against a cunning con artist named Gundo. This film highlights societal issues related to wealth and taxation in Japan during that era.
👥 Key Players
📰 What Happened
The film 'The Female Tax Officer' follows Ryoko, a determined tax officer, as she battles Gundo, a cunning con artist involved in tax evasion. The story satirizes the societal obsession with wealth and the lengths individuals go to avoid taxation.
- The film was directed by Juzo Itami and released in 1987.
- It addresses themes of gender roles and societal values in 1980s Japan.
💡 Why It Matters
📚 Background
In the 1980s, Japan experienced significant economic growth, which led to increased wealth but also to issues like tax evasion and corruption. The film critiques these societal obsessions while promoting female empowerment.
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