It Was a Faint Dream(1974)

Name: It Was a Faint Dream
Director: Akio Jissoji
Released: 1974-10-26
Rating: 5.3
Cast: Janet Hatta, Shin Kishida, Minori Terada, Chisako Hara, Kotobuki Hananomoto

10/26/1974 (US)Drama2h 0m

5.3

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.

Akio Jissoji

Director

Makoto Ōoka

Screenplay