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It Was a Faint Dream (1974): Cast

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It Was a Faint Dream is a 1974 drama directed by Akio Jissoji, starring Hōsei Komatsu, Minori Terada and Fumio Watanabe. It runs 2 hours.

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It Was a Faint Dream (1974) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h (120 min)
Director
Akio Jissoji
Genre
Drama
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is It Was a Faint Dream About?

The premise of It Was a Faint Dream without spoilers.

Set in 13th‑century Kyoto, where the Imperial court is ruled by the clergy, Shijo, a peasant girl sold to a powerful daimyō as a concubine, grows restless. She begins a secret affair with a State Councillor, the brother of a retired emperor. Recognizing she is merely a pawn, she renounces the court, becomes a nun, and wanders the country seeking freedom.

It Was a Faint Dream Themes & Keywords

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  • royal court
  • pilgrimage
  • nun
  • male female relationship
  • love
  • kyoto japan
  • emperor
  • concubine
  • buddhism
  • 13th century
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Cast & crew

It Was a Faint Dream Cast

Hōsei Komatsu leads the cast, with Minori Terada and Fumio Watanabe. Directed by Akio Jissoji; 12 actors are credited in all.

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More from Akio Jissoji

More films directed by Akio Jissoji: Summer of Ubume, Rampo Noir, Murder on D Street and A Watcher in the Attic.

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It Was a Faint Dream Trailers & Videos

The trailer of It Was a Faint Dream.

Asaki yumemishi / あさき夢みし (1974) ORIGINAL TRAILER

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FAQ

It Was a Faint Dream FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of It Was a Faint Dream, each answered in a sentence.

How long is It Was a Faint Dream?

It Was a Faint Dream runs 2 hours (120 minutes).

When was It Was a Faint Dream released?

It Was a Faint Dream was released on October 26, 1974.

Who directed It Was a Faint Dream?

It Was a Faint Dream was directed by Akio Jissoji.

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Who is in the cast of It Was a Faint Dream?

It Was a Faint Dream stars Hōsei Komatsu, Minori Terada and Fumio Watanabe, among 12 credited actors.

Does It Was a Faint Dream have a post-credit scene?

No. It Was a Faint Dream has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is It Was a Faint Dream in?

The original language of It Was a Faint Dream is Japanese.

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