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. |
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Ratings: | IMDB: 6.5/10 | |
Released: | October 26, 1974 | |
Runtime: | 120 min | |
Genres: | Drama | |
Countries: | Japan | |
Companies: | Art Theatre Guild (ATG) Art Theatre Guild | |
Cast: | Minori Terada Shin Kishida Janet Hatta | |
Crew: | Akio Jissôji | |
Danfis : One word.... eeewww.