流転の王妃 (1960)
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Machiko Kyô, Eiji Funakoshi, Yomei Ryu, Sadako Sawamura
A Japanese imperial relative's artistic ambitions are upended when political upheaval binds her future to Manchukuo.
The story
Ryūkō, a relative of the Japanese emperor, hopes to pursue a career as an artist. Her ambition is thwarted by Japan’s occupation of Manchuria and the proclamation of the puppet state of Manchukuo. Because of her background, she is required to live in Manchukuo and marry Pujie, the brother of Emperor Puyi. The plot establishes a young woman’s life redirected by political events and a marriage imposed by her circumstances.
Full plot (contains spoilers)
Ryūkō is a relative of the Japanese emperor and aspires to a career as an artist. But this ambition is thwarted by Japan’s occupation of Manchuria and the proclamation of the puppet state of Manchukuo. Because of her background, Ryūkō is henceforth required to live in Manchukuo and marry Pujie, the brother of Emperor Puyi. She becomes the mother of two daughters, whom she initially wants to raise as Japanese, but who later feel more connected to Chinese culture.
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