

Plot Summary
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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Director & Crew
Akio Jissoji
Director
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It Was a Faint Dream was directed by Akio Jissoji and released in 1974.
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It Was a Faint Dream has a runtime of 2 hours and 0 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1974-10-26
- Status
- Released











