It Was a Faint Dream(1974)
あさき夢みし
It Was a Faint Dream Synopsis
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.
It Was a Faint Dream (1974) is a drama film directed by Akio Jissoji, released on October 26, 1974 with a runtime of 2h. It stars Janet Hatta, Shin Kishida, Minori Terada and Chisako Hara. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 8 ratings.
- Director:
- Akio Jissoji
- Writers:
- Makoto Ōoka
- Producers:
- Akira Tojo
- Cinematographer:
- Masao Nakabori
- Composer:
- Ryouhei Hirose
- Production:
- Art Theatre Guild
- Status:
- Released
It Was a Faint Dream (1974) Trailer
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It Was a Faint Dream Cast & Crew
Main cast
Janet Hatta
Shin Kishida
Minori Terada
Chisako Hara
- Kotobuki Hananomoto
Kotobuki Hananomoto
Toshiaki Amada
- Sandayuu Dokumamushi
Sandayuu Dokumamushi
Mitsuko Hoshi
Hōsei Komatsu
Kōen Okumura
Saburo Shinoda
Fumio Watanabe
Key crew
Directed by Akio Jissoji, written by Makoto Ōoka, produced by Akira Tojo.
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It Was a Faint Dream Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 8 ratings.
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It Was a Faint Dream – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch It Was a Faint Dream online?
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It Was a Faint Dream (1974) is currently available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in It Was a Faint Dream?
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The main cast of It Was a Faint Dream (1974) includes Janet Hatta, Shin Kishida, Minori Terada, Chisako Hara and Kotobuki Hananomoto. The film was directed by Akio Jissoji. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was It Was a Faint Dream released?
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It Was a Faint Dream was released on October 26, 1974 and runs for 2h.
Is It Was a Faint Dream worth watching?
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It Was a Faint Dream (1974) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 8 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for It Was a Faint Dream?
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