It Was a Faint Dream (あさき夢みし) 50 years old

It Was a Faint Dream

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.

Credits

It Was a Faint Dream Cast

Name Character
Minori Terada He was 31, now 82 years old
Shin Kishida He was 35, 43 years old when he died
Chisako Hara She was 38, 84 years old when she died

It Was a Faint Dream Crew

Name Department
Akio Jissoji as Director. He was 37 (69) years old when He died Directing
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It Was a Faint Dream (50 years)

  • Release day: Saturday, October 26, 1974
  • Runtime: 120 minutes