It Was a Faint Dream 1974
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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.
- Released: 1974-10-26
- Runtime: 120 minutes
- Genre: Drama
- Stars: Janet Hatta, Shin Kishida, Minori Terada, Chisako Hara
- Director: Akio Jissoji, Makoto Ōoka
