
Overview
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.
Year 1974
Studio Art Theatre Guild
Director Akio Jissoji
Crew Akio Jissoji (Director), Makoto Ōoka (Screenplay), Keiichi Uraoka (Editor), Akira Tojo (Producer), Noriyoshi Ikeya (Production Design), Shizuo Satô (Assistant Director)
Popularity 1
Language 日本語