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It Was a Faint Dream (1974)

Original title: あさき夢みし

1974-10-26 · 2h 0m · JA
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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.

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Akio JissojiDirector

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Janet HattaJanet HattaShin KishidaShin KishidaMinori TeradaMinori TeradaChisako HaraChisako Hara

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Genre affinityDramaDialogue densityDramaDirector preference429724Actor preference56993 · 131375 · 335908Country preferenceJpDecade preference1970

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What is It Was a Faint Dream about?

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.

How long is It Was a Faint Dream?

It Was a Faint Dream has a runtime of 120 minutes.