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The Gion Tempest ()

Directed by Seiichirô Uchikawa

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.

Length 102 minutes

Actors

Hizuru Takachiho | Chieko Naniwa | Ushio Akashi | Manami Fuji | Kodayu Ichikawa | Tomiko Ishii | Akitake Kôno | Yōko Matsuyama | Frank Nagai | Tatsuya Nakadai | Toranosuke Ogawa | Koreya Senda | Fujio Suga | Naoki Sugiura | Eijirô Yanagi | Minoru Oki