The Gion Tempest
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.
Directed by Seiichiro Uchikawa · Written by Seiichiro Uchikawa
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Hizuru Takachiho Kyôko -
Chieko Naniwa Orin -
Ushio Akashi Ryûtarô Nambara -
Manami Fuji Miyuki -
Kodayu Ichikawa Kanzabûro Kikumura -
Tomiko Ishii Tomiko -
Akitake Kōno Sakakibara -
Yōko Matsuyama Sumie -
Frank Nagai -
Tatsuya Nakadai Masaki -
Toranosuke Ogawa Miyaguchi -
Koreya Senda Shûsem Ashida
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