Ohten no Mon -The Tale of Young Sugawara no Michizane- / Deep Sea -The Carnival of the Sea Gods- - 2023

During the early Heian period, Fujiwara no Yoshifusa and his adopted heir Mototsune maintained control over the Imperial Court. Mysterious incidents frequently occurred in ancient Kyoto where a procession of demons would strut through the streets monthly on the day of the Rat, killing anyone who saw them. By chance, Sugawara no Michizane becomes acquainted with Ariwara no Narihira, the head of the police and judicial chief. Recognizing Michizane’s talents, who from a young age was a brilliant and renowned scholar, Narihira asks for his help in solving the mystery. Thanks to the cooperation of Shoki, an obstinate female shopkeeper who deals in Tang Dynasty goods, Michizane gradually draws closer to solving the mystery. In the background, however, swirls the greed of secretive powerful figures who mask their intrigues as the deeds of demons and specters...

160min
2023
Released
Trakio rating0.0/10

Cast

Tsukishiro Kanato profile pictureTsukishiro KanatoSugawara no Michizane
Houzuki An profile pictureHouzuki AnAriwara no Narihira
Masumi Rika profile pictureMasumi RikaKatsuragi
Kouzuki Ruu profile pictureKouzuki RuuFujiwara no Yoshifusa

About Ohten no Mon -The Tale of Young Sugawara no Michizane- / Deep Sea -The Carnival of the Sea Gods-

Ohten no Mon -The Tale of Young Sugawara no Michizane- / Deep Sea -The Carnival of the Sea Gods- Overview

During the early Heian period, Fujiwara no Yoshifusa and his adopted heir Mototsune maintained control over the Imperial Court. Mysterious incidents frequently occurred in ancient Kyoto where a procession of demons would strut through the streets monthly on the day of the Rat, killing anyone who saw them. By chance, Sugawara no Michizane becomes acquainted with Ariwara no Narihira, the head of the police and judicial chief. Recognizing Michizane’s talents, who from a young age was a brilliant and renowned scholar, Narihira asks for his help in solving the mystery. Thanks to the cooperation of Shoki, an obstinate female shopkeeper who deals in Tang Dynasty goods, Michizane gradually draws closer to solving the mystery. In the background, however, swirls the greed of secretive powerful figures who mask their intrigues as the deeds of demons and specters...

Runtime: 160min

Extra details

Original Title: 応天の門 -若き日の菅原道真の事- / Deep Sea -海神たちのカルナバル-
Original Language: Japanese
Directed By: Tabuchi Daisuke
Production Companies
Takarazuka Revue Productions