Taboo

Taboo

Year: 2000

Runtime: 100 min

Language: English

Director: Nagisa Ôshima

DramaHistory

During the 1970s, a man's secret relationship with someone from a different ethnic background is exposed, sending shockwaves through his community. The discovery challenges deeply ingrained social norms and forces his friends and family to examine their own prejudices. This drama explores themes of identity, acceptance, and the difficult journey toward equality in a time of significant social change.

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1

The Game Begins

Six friends, Christian, Elizabeth, Piper, Kate, Adam, and Benjamin, gather for a provocative game where they must answer personal 'yes' or 'no' questions anonymously. The atmosphere is charged as the questions delve into sensitive topics, setting the stage for ensuing chaos.

2

New Year's Celebration

One year later, the group reunites at Christian and Elizabeth's mansion to celebrate New Year's Eve. The evening starts pleasantly, but the mood shifts drastically when a sudden blackout plunges them into darkness.

New Year's Eve Christian and Elizabeth's Mansion
3

Mysterious Package

As the group grapples with the darkness, a mysterious package arrives containing six cards with disturbing words like 'prostitute' and 'hypocrite.' The group is shaken as the words echo the uncomfortable questions they explored the previous year.

Christian and Elizabeth's Mansion
4

Confrontation in the Cellar

In the cellar, tensions rise between Adam and Elizabeth when Adam accuses her of orchestrating the sinister package's arrival. The confrontation escalates, leading to Elizabeth fleeing upstairs under the guise of being assaulted.

Cellar of the Mansion
5

Adam's Injury

Christian and Elizabeth rush back to the cellar, only to find Adam gravely injured with a knife in his stomach, branded with the word 'rapist.' The shocking scene plunges the group into further panic as they realize the stakes of their past actions.

Cellar of the Mansion
6

Benjamin's Confession

As the group attempts to regain composure, Piper drunkenly brings up a scandal involving Christian's father, which escalates into tensions regarding Benjamin's sexuality. He confesses that he is dating Kate to appease his family and protect his inheritance.

Living Room
7

The Discovery of Benjamin

While seeking privacy, Elizabeth and Christian stumble upon Benjamin’s lifeless body submerged in the bathtub, electrocuted, with the card labeled 'homosexual' ominously beside him. This discovery adds a new layer of horror to the already fraught atmosphere.

Bathtub in the Mansion
8

Kate's Confrontation

In a dramatic twist, Kate confronts Elizabeth with a shotgun, accusing her and Christian of the murders. Tension escalates further as Elizabeth desperately seeks Christian amidst rising fears.

Living Room
9

Piper's Death

Elizabeth finds Piper’s body, brutally strangled with a dog collar and labeled 'infidel.' The gruesome nature of her death adds to the growing sense of dread among the remaining friends.

Living Room
10

Betrayal Unfolds

In a shocking moment, Christian betrays Kate by shooting her, eliminating her from the equation as he takes charge of the chaos. He proceeds to conceal the bodies, intensifying the madness in the house.

Living Room
11

Christian's Revelation

In a grim confrontation, Christian coerces Elizabeth into confessing her role in the manipulative game. He chillingly reveals that he is the true killer, justifying his actions as protective measures against her exposure.

Living Room
12

The Dark Revelation

Christian fabricates the scene to force Elizabeth into acknowledging her past desires, revealing that his motives were rooted in protecting their dark familial secret. Tension mounts as they race against time.

Living Room
13

The Final Confrontation

Elizabeth desperately tries to seduce Christian, revealing that she is his sister from a secret affair. Their shocking bond leads to a sinister plan to eliminate the remaining friends, setting the stage for a deadly climax.

Living Room
14

The Murder Spree

Christian's wrath unfolds as he systematically eliminates the remaining friends: Benjamin is shot, Adam executed, Piper bludgeoned, and Kate meets a gruesome end. The living room is transformed into a scene of horror as each death contributes to the chaos.

Living Room
15

A Haunting Toast

In their chilling negotiation over dinner, Elizabeth demands her share of the family wealth, culminating in Christian poisoning the wine. The film concludes with a haunting toast between the siblings, sealing their dark fate.

Dining Room

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