It Was a Faint Dream
あさき夢みし
Synopsis
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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Asaki yumemishi / あさき夢みし (1974) ORIGINAL TRAILER
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Akio Jissoji
- Screenplay & Story
- Makoto Ōoka
- Original Score
- Ryouhei Hirose
- Original Title
- あさき夢みし
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Studios
- Art Theatre Guild
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Akio Jissoji
Makoto Ōoka
Ryouhei Hirose
Masao Nakabori
Keiichi Uraoka
Akira Tojo
Department Leadership Roster
Akio Jissoji
Director
Makoto Ōoka
Screenplay
Keiichi Uraoka
Editor
Akira Tojo
Producer
Noriyoshi Ikeya
Production Design
Masao Nakabori
Director of Photography
Ryouhei Hirose
Original Music Composer
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BD Release: 1971-1975
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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.
Who directed It Was a Faint Dream?
It Was a Faint Dream was directed by Akio Jissoji.
Who stars in It Was a Faint Dream?
The principal cast of It Was a Faint Dream includes Janet Hatta, Shin Kishida, Minori Terada, Chisako Hara, Kotobuki Hananomoto.
When was It Was a Faint Dream released and how long is it?
It Was a Faint Dream was released in 1974 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for It Was a Faint Dream?
The original motion picture soundtrack for It Was a Faint Dream was composed by Ryouhei Hirose.