Overview
Set in 13th century Kyoto, where the Imperial court is under control of the clergy. Shijo was a peasant girl sold to a powerful daima as a concubine. Bored by her life in seclusion she starts an affair with State Councillor and the brother of a retired Emperor. Realising that she is only a plaything of the court, she becomes a nun and wanders the country.
| Actor | Age then | Age now | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | 21 | 72 | |
 | 35 | December 28, 1982 (43) | |
 | 31 | March 14, 2024 (81) | |
 | 38 | January 19, 2020 (84) | |
 | 35 | November 4, 2023 (84) | |
 | 40 | 91 | |
 | 38 | 89 | |
 | 25 | 76 | |
 | 47 | July 11, 2003 (76) | |
 | 44 | December 24, 2009 (79) |