The Gion Tempest

Name: The Gion Tempest
Genre: Drama
Released: 1958-05-20
Duration: 1 h 42 min
Cast: Hizuru Takachiho, Chieko Naniwa, Ushio Akashi, Manami Fuji, Kodayu Ichikawa

夜の波紋 (1958)

Timing: 1:42 (102 min)

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Seiichiro Uchikawa

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Hizuru Takachiho, Chieko Naniwa, Ushio Akashi, Manami Fuji, Kodayu Ichikawa, Tomiko Ishii, Akitake Kôno, Yōko Matsuyama, Tatsuya Nakadai, Toranosuke Ogawa
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Shinichi Ota

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Masashichi Nomura
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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.