Ejima and Ikushima
絵島生島
Synopsis
This period film is inspired by one of the most notorious scandals to have taken place in Edo-period Japan. The heroine, Ejima, was a lady of the Ooku, the harem of Edo Castle in which the Shogun’s mother, wife and concubines resided, forbidden from contact with any other man except in the presence of the Shogun. The institution played a key role in the Byzantine world of Japanese court politics during the Edo era. In 1714, Lady Ejima was sent to pay her respects at a Buddhist temple in the city, and chose to pay an unauthorised visit to the kabuki theatre – a violation of protocol that was to have tragic consequences.
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Chikage Awashima
絵島
Ichikawa Danjūrō XI
生島新五郎
Mitsuko Kusabue
宇津
Mieko Takamine
月光院
Kuniko Miyake
天英院
Ichikawa Sadanji III
家宣
小林きよし
家継
阪東彦三郎
紀州公吉宗
Teiji Takahashi
間部越前守
Tatsuya Ishiguro
新井白石
Eijirō Yanagi
土屋相模守
Joji Kaieda
秋本但馬守
Kōmei Minami
安藤志摩守
Akitake Kōno
奥山好竹院
Isao Yamagata
山田宗円
Yatsuko Tan'ami
宮路
Kyōko Kusajima
梅山
Yōko Kozono
友音
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hideo Ōba
- Screenplay & Story
- Takao Yanai, Seiichi Funahashi
- Original Score
- Masayoshi Ikeda
- Original Title
- 絵島生島
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 6m
- Production Studios
- Shochiku
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hideo Ōba
Takao Yanai, Seiichi Funahashi
Masayoshi Ikeda
Hideo Ishimoto
白井和夫
Department Leadership Roster
白井和夫
Producer
Tadaoto Kainoshō
Costume Design
Hideo Ōba
Director
Hideo Ishimoto
Director of Photography
Masayoshi Ikeda
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Ejima and Ikushima
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What is Ejima and Ikushima about?
This period film is inspired by one of the most notorious scandals to have taken place in Edo-period Japan. The heroine, Ejima, was a lady of the Ooku, the harem of Edo Castle in which the Shogun’s mother, wife and concubines resided, forbidden from contact with any other man except in the presence of the Shogun. The institution played a key role in the Byzantine world of Japanese court politics during the Edo era. In 1714, Lady Ejima was sent to pay her respects at a Buddhist temple in the city, and chose to pay an unauthorised visit to the kabuki theatre – a violation of protocol that was to have tragic consequences.
Who directed Ejima and Ikushima?
Ejima and Ikushima was directed by Hideo Ōba.
Who stars in Ejima and Ikushima?
The principal cast of Ejima and Ikushima includes Chikage Awashima, Ichikawa Danjūrō XI, Mitsuko Kusabue, Mieko Takamine, Kuniko Miyake.
When was Ejima and Ikushima released and how long is it?
Ejima and Ikushima was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 2h 6m.
Who composed the musical score for Ejima and Ikushima?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Ejima and Ikushima was composed by Masayoshi Ikeda.