Sakuran (2006)

Sakuran (2006) poster

Anna Tsuchiya blasts back in time playing an oiran, a top-notched geisha of the Edo period’s Yoshiwara District, navigating brothel politics while trying to cling to the man she loves.

Director: Mika Ninagawa
Genre: History, Drama
Runtime: 111 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Sheena Ringo
Cinematography: Takuro Ishizaka
Editing: Hiroaki Morishita
Production: Asmik Ace, PARCO, Kodansha, TV Asahi, Asahi Broadcasting Corporation, WOWOW, Nagoya Broadcasting Network, dentsu, Cinema Investment, TOWER RECORDS Japan
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja

Keywords

japan, tokyo, japan, prostitution, based on manga, woman director, sex work, historical romance, oiran, tayu

Trailer

Sakuran Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sakuran about?
Anna Tsuchiya blasts back in time playing an oiran, a top-notched geisha of the Edo period’s Yoshiwara District, navigating brothel politics while trying to cling to the man she loves.
Who directed Sakuran?
Sakuran was directed by Mika Ninagawa.
Who stars in Sakuran?
Sakuran stars Anna Tsuchiya, Kippei Shiina, Hiroki Narimiya, Yoshino Kimura, Miho Kanno, Masatoshi Nagase.
How long is Sakuran?
Sakuran has a runtime of 1h 51m (111 minutes).
What genre is Sakuran?
Sakuran is a History, Drama film.
Where was Sakuran produced?
Sakuran was produced in Japan.