A Taxing Woman
He has a Yen for her, but he won't tell her where it's hidden...
Directed by Jūzō Itami
Produced by New Century Producers, Itami Productions
A witty, satirical cat-and-mouse game between a determined tax investigator and a cunning tax evader, blending social commentary with romantic tension.
Intrepid tax investigator Ryoko Itakura sets her sights on the mysterious and philandering Hideki Gondo, a suspected millionaire and proprietor of a thriving chain of seedy hourly hotels, who has for years succeeded at hiding the true extent of his assets from the Japanese authorities. Itakura and Gondo soon find themselves engaged in a complicated, satirical battle of wits.
Clusters
Questions people ask
Is A Taxing Woman sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.
Is A Taxing Woman violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
Is A Taxing Woman easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 62% of films.
Does A Taxing Woman end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is A Taxing Woman scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like A Taxing Woman
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as A Taxing Woman
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like A Taxing Woman, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like A Taxing Woman, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like A Taxing Woman, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
