It Was a Faint Dream

It Was a Faint Dream (1974)

あさき夢みし

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.

Date of release
1974-10-26
TMDB
5.8 / 10 (8)
Runtime
2h 0m
Genres
Drama
Director
Akio Jissoji

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