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.
Genre: Drama
Stars: Janet Hatta, Shin Kishida, Minori Terada, Chisako Hara
Crew: Akio Jissoji (Director), Makoto Ōoka (Screenplay)
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Studio: Art Theatre Guild
Runtime: 120 minutes
Quality: HD
Released: Oct 26, 1974
IMDb: 5.7
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