Sakuran

Sakuran

2006 · 111 min · JA · 6.5 (50 votes)
Dir. Mika Ninagawa · Starring Anna Tsuchiya, Kippei Shiina, Hiroki Narimiya, Yoshino Kimura, Miho Kanno, Masatoshi Nagase · Music Sheena Ringo
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Tsuchiya Anna blasts back in time playing an oiran, a top-notched geisha of the Edo period’s Yoshiwara District, navigating brothel politics while trying to cling to the man she loves.

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A visually stunning, tragic dive into the gilded cage of Edo-era courtesans. It's a sensual, rebellious, and melancholic portrayal of women fighting for agency amidst opulent yet suffocating traditions. Expect a feast for the eyes and a heavy heart.

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