Film
It Was a Faint Dream
1974Directed by Akio Jissoji
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- Released
- Runtime
- 2h
About It Was a Faint Dream
- Drama
Synopsis
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.
- Director
- Akio Jissoji
- Writer
- Makoto Ōoka
- Original title
- あさき夢みし
