Himiko (1974)

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.

Directed by: Masahiro Shinoda

Written by: Taeko Tomioka, Masahiro Shinoda

Music by: Tōru Takemitsu

Starring: Shima Iwashita, Masao Kusakari, Rentaro Mikuni, Rie Yokoyama, Jun Hamamura, Tatsumi Hijikata, Yoshi Katō, Chōichirō Kawarasaki, Kenzō Kawarasaki

Genre: Drama, History, Fantasy

Released: 1974-03-09

Runtime: 100 minutes

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