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It Was a Faint Dream

19742hAkio Jissoji
IMDb 6.6

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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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What is It Was a Faint Dream (1974) 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.

Who stars in It Was a Faint Dream?

It Was a Faint Dream stars Janet Hatta, Shin Kishida, Minori Terada, Chisako Hara, Kotobuki Hananomoto. The film was directed by Akio Jissoji.

How long is It Was a Faint Dream?

It Was a Faint Dream has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1974.

Is It Was a Faint Dream worth watching?

It Was a Faint Dream holds an IMDb rating of 6.6/10. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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