It Was a Faint Dream

• Movies
• 1974-10-26
• JA
• Released
• 2h 0m
• JP
• Drama

• 5.3
• 7
• Trailer

Production

Art Theatre Guild

Storyline

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.