Sakuran

Sakuran

2006 · 111 min · ★ 6.5 · History, Drama

Kiyoha rises from the lowly courtesan ranks to the high class position of Oiran in the steamy red-light district of Yoshiwara. She is determined to stand on her own two feet and live life as she pleased.

Directed by Mika Ninagawa · Written by Yuki Tanada

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