It Was a Faint Dream (1974)

26 Oct 1974 • Drama • 2h 0m

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. Realizing that she is only a plaything of the court, she becomes a nun and wanders the country.

Akio Jissôji
Director

Writer

Janet Hatta, Shin Kishida, Minori Terada
Starring

Language: Japanese
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Country: Japan
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6.6

IMDb (151 votes)