The Gion Tempest (1958)
Overview
The story follows Keiko, a dancer in the "Maiko Odori" theater in Kyoto, who tries to climb the social ladder in a world driven by money and self-interest. She becomes involved with wealthy men to pursue her ambitions but faces betrayal, exploitation, and is even accused of embezzlement. As she struggles to survive, her close friend dies from a heart condition, and her plan to marry a rich man fails. In the end, Keiko realizes the harshness of reality and decides to keep dancing despite the sorrow.
Cast
Hizuru Takachiho
Kyôko
Chieko Naniwa
Orin
Ushio Akashi
Ryûtarô Nambara
Manami Fuji
Miyuki
Kodayu Ichikawa
Kanzabûro Kikumura
Tomiko Ishii
Tomiko
Akitake Kōno
Sakakibara
Yōko Matsuyama
Sumie
Frank Nagai
Tatsuya Nakadai
Masaki
Toranosuke Ogawa
Miyaguchi
Koreya Senda
Shûsem Ashida
Fujio Suga
Ônishi
Naoki Sugiura
Miyajima
Eijirō Yanagi
Gôji Kishii
Minoru Ōki
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