The Gion Tempest
1958 · 102 min · Drama
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.
- Director
- Seiichiro Uchikawa
- Writers
- Seiichiro Uchikawa, Ryuzo Kikushima
- Released
- May 20, 1958
- Language
- Japanese
Cast
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