The Gion Tempest
— · Movie · 1h 42m
Overview
The story follows Keiko, a dancer in the "Maiko Odori" theater in Kyoto, who tries to climb the social ladder in a world driven by money and self-interest. She becomes involved with wealthy men to pursue her ambitions but faces betrayal, exploitation, and is even accused of embezzlement. As she struggles to survive, her close friend dies from a heart condition, and her plan to marry a rich man fails. In the end, Keiko realizes the harshness of reality and decides to keep dancing despite the sorrow.
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Key crew
- Seiichiro UchikawaDirector
Cast
- Hizuru TakachihoKyôko
- Chieko NaniwaOrin
- Ushio AkashiRyûtarô Nambara
- Manami FujiMiyuki
- Kodayu IchikawaKanzabûro Kikumura
- Tomiko IshiiTomiko
- Akitake KōnoSakakibara
- Yōko MatsuyamaSumie
- Frank NagaiCast
- Tatsuya NakadaiMasaki
- Toranosuke OgawaMiyaguchi
- Koreya SendaShûsem Ashida
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