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This period film is inspired by one of the most notorious scandals to have taken place in Edo-period Japan. The heroine, Ejima, was a lady of the Ooku, the harem of Edo Castle in which the Shogun’s mother, wife and concubines resided, forbidden from contact with any other man except in the presence of the Shogun. The institution played a key role in the Byzantine world of Japanese court politics during the Edo era. In 1714, Lady Ejima was sent to pay her respects at a Buddhist temple in the city, and chose to pay an unauthorised visit to the kabuki theatre – a violation of protocol that was to have tragic consequences.
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How long is Ejima and Ikushima?
Ejima and Ikushima has a runtime of 2h 6m (2 hours and 6 minutes).
Who directed Ejima and Ikushima?
Ejima and Ikushima was directed by Hideo Ōba and released in 1955.
What genre is Ejima and Ikushima?
Ejima and Ikushima is a Drama film (1955).
Who stars in Ejima and Ikushima?
The cast of Ejima and Ikushima includes Chikage Awashima, Ichikawa Danjūrō XI, Mitsuko Kusabue, Mieko Takamine, Kuniko Miyake.
