Himiko (1974)
1974 · 1h 40m · Drama, History, Fantasy
Genres: Drama, History, Fantasy
A reimagination of the myth of Himiko, focused on her divine role as a sun goddess's oracle and her forbidden love for her half-brother Takehiko, which threatens her power and the kingdom's stability.
Director: Masahiro Shinoda
Writers: Taeko Tomioka, Masahiro Shinoda
Music by: Tōru Takemitsu
Cinematography: Tatsuo Suzuki
Editor: Sachiko Yamaji
Cast
Shima Iwashita as HimikoMasao Kusakari as TakehikoRentaro Mikuni as NashimeRie Yokoyama as AdahimeJun Hamamura as NarratorTatsumi Hijikata as DancerYoshi Katō as OhkimiChōichirō Kawarasaki as MimakiKenzō Kawarasaki as IkumeMore like this
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