It Was a Faint Dream (1974)

5.8/10 120 min Drama

Overview

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.

Cast

Janet Hatta

Shin Kishida

Minori Terada

Chisako Hara

Toshiaki Amada

Sandayuu Dokumamushi

Mitsuko Hoshi

Hōsei Komatsu

Kōen Okumura

Saburo Shinoda

Fumio Watanabe

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