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A Taxing Woman's Return

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Ryoko Itakura is one of the top tax investigators in the Japanese government, unafraid to take on even the roughest characters who have been accused of committing tax fraud. When she investigates a religious cult called Heaven's Path, however, she finds a new nemesis in the cult's leader, Teppei Onizawa. As Teppei and his wife, Kinu, bask in their billions of ill-gotten funds, Ryoko must find a way to ensnare the well-connected crooks.

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Thomas Delapa Boulder Weekly Oct 13, 2005
2/5
Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Jul 3, 2005
3/5
Michael E. Grost Classic Film and Television Jan 18, 2005
4/5
Carol Cling Las Vegas Review-Journal Jul 2, 2004
4/5
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Mar 28, 2016 (*** 1/2): [img]http://images.rottentomatoes.com/images/user/icons/icon14.gif[/img] I was surprised that I actually had even more fun with this sequel than the original film. Another good film from Itami. See more Mar 14, 2009 sequel funny make me laugh See more May 25, 2008 This movie is a good sequel and brings into a Scientology-like cult that is caught cheating its members and the government See more Nov 25, 2007 A real estate classic! See more Sep 28, 2007 The second version of "A taxing woman". Nobuko Miyamoto, the spouse of the director, Juzo Itami, shows her incredible talents. See more Sep 21, 2007 A light-hearted comedy featuring very loveable Nobuko Miyamoto. One of my Japanese favourites directed by Nobuko's husband, Juzo Itami. A catchy score too! See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Juzo Itami

Director

Nobuko Miyamoto

Ryôko Itakura

Rentarô Mikuni

Teppei Onizawa

Masahiko Tsugawa

Hanamura

Toru Masuoka

Mishima

Chishu Ryu

Moto Sôryo
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Synopsis Ryoko Itakura is one of the top tax investigators in the Japanese government, unafraid to take on even the roughest characters who have been accused of committing tax fraud. When she investigates a religious cult called Heaven's Path, however, she finds a new nemesis in the cult's leader, Teppei Onizawa. As Teppei and his wife, Kinu, bask in their billions of ill-gotten funds, Ryoko must find a way to ensnare the well-connected crooks.
Director
Juzo Itami
Producer
Yasushi Tamaoki, Seigo Hosoge
Genre
Comedy
Original Language
Japanese
Runtime
1h 27m
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