It Was a Faint Dream

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.

Genre:

Drama

Duration:

120 min

Actor:

Janet Hatta, Shin Kishida, Minori Terada

Quality:

HD

Director:

Akio Jissoji

Release:

1974

Country:

Japan

IMDb:

5.8