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Sakuran
さくらん
2006 111 min Japan 12+
★7.0
History, Drama
Director: Mika Ninagawa
💬 Based on the comic
«Sakuran»
byMoyoco Anno
Trailers
Description
Kiyoha rises from the lowly courtesan ranks to the high class position of Oiran in the steamy red-light district of Yoshiwara. She is determined to stand on her own two feet and live life as she pleased.
Starring
Anna Tsuchiya
Actor
Kippei Shîna
Actor
Yoshino Kimura
Actor
Awards
Asian Film Academy 2008
— Best Original Score
Asian Film Academy 2008
— Best Production Design
Key opinion
Sakuran is widely celebrated for its visually opulent aesthetic, vibrant color palette, and high-energy atmosphere that diverges from traditional historical dramas. While the narrative follows a familiar path of a woman's rise within a brothel, the film's artistic presentation and the charismatic lead performance create a unique, immersive experience.
| Production | The film offers a visually stunning experience, characterized by rich color palettes, meticulous costume design, and vibrant cinematography. | |
| Acting | Anna Tsuchiya delivers a compelling and assertive lead performance that serves as the film's energetic anchor. | |
| Score | The integration of jazz-rock music creates a modern, non-traditional atmosphere that effectively complements the film's aesthetic style. | |
| Ending | The narrative structure provides a satisfying, uplifting conclusion that some viewers find more effective than the source material. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the screenplay are divided between those who find the story refreshingly grounded and character-focused, and those who view the plot as conventional or predictable. |