Sakuran
さくらん
CINEMA2006-12-07
RegionJP
Runtime111 MIN
Media TypeMovie
PRODUCTION COMPANIES
Nexus Editorial Perspective Nexus Original
“Mika Ninagawa brings high-fashion hyper-saturated visuals and rock-and-roll rebellion to Edo-era courtesan traditions.”
“Mika Ninagawa’s visual feast of saturated colors, rock music, and fierce female rebellion in feudal Japan’s red-light district.”
Storyline
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.
DIRECTOR / Director
Mika Ninagawa
KEYWORDS
japantokyoprostitutionbased on mangawoman directorsex workhistorical romanceoirantayu
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