Set in a riotously coloured version of Tokugawa Edo’s Yoshiwara pleasure quarter, Ninagawa’s version of Anno Moyoco’s manga of the same name is far more flamboyant, lavish and visually mesmerising. SAKURAN tells the story of Kiyoha, forced into prostitution as a child. With fire and determination, she eventually becomes an oiran, one of the highest ranked courtesans, and goes on to achieve Yoshiwara stardom. Tanada Yuki’s (MOON AND CHERRY) screenplay admirably condenses Anno’s manga into the length of a feature, rocker Shinna Ringo’s soundtrack of modern rock and pop fits the aesthetics perfectly, and rock musician and model Anna Tsuchiya is perfectly cast as the rebel Kiyoha.

SCREENING · 31 Aug Sun 4.30pm

Distribution: Asmik Ace Entertainment, Inc.


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SAKURAN
2006, Japan, 111 min, Colour, 35mm, R21
Directed by NINAGAWA Mika