Writing

Makoto Ōoka

Born February 16, 1931 · Mishima, Shizuoka Prefecture, Japan

Died April 5, 2017 · aged 86

Japanese poet and critic.

Known For

Where did Sharaku go?

Where did Sharaku go? · 1968

Where did Sharaku go?

MovieDramaTV Movie

Writer Jippensha Ikku hears Tsutaya Juzaburo, a wholesaler of picture books, mutter on his deathbed, "Where has Sharaku gone?" He begins to figure out the true identity of Sharaku, who disappeared after about 150 portraits of actors he created came out.

It Was a Faint Dream

It Was a Faint Dream · 1974

It Was a Faint Dream

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.

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Where did Sharaku go?

Where did Sharaku go? · 1968

Where did Sharaku go?

MovieDramaTV Movie

Writer Jippensha Ikku hears Tsutaya Juzaburo, a wholesaler of picture books, mutter on his deathbed, "Where has Sharaku gone?" He begins to figure out the true identity of Sharaku, who disappeared after about 150 portraits of actors he created came out.

Screenplay

It Was a Faint Dream

It Was a Faint Dream · 1974

It Was a Faint Dream

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.

Screenplay