It Was a Faint Dream (5.8)

Movie · 1974 · 2 h 00 min · Drama

Set in 13th century Kyoto, where the Imperial court is under control of the clergy. Shijo was a peasant girl sold to a powerful daima as a concubine. Bored by her life in seclusion she starts an affair with State Councillor and the brother of a retired Emperor. Realising that she is only a plaything of the court, she becomes a nun and wanders the country.

Directed by: 実相寺昭雄

Starring ジャネット八田, 岸田森, Minori Terada, 原知佐子, 花ノ本寿, 天田俊明, 毒蝮三太夫, Mitsuko Hoshi, 小松方正, 奥村公延

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