Ancient Edo’s legendary Yoshiwara red-light district is brought back to life in SAKURAN, the dazzling debut of acclaimed photographer Mika Ninagawa (HELTER SKELTER), based on the popular manga by Moyoco Anno.
Anna Tsuchiya (KAMIKAZE GIRLS) is Kiyoha, sold into a brothel at a tender age and put to training as a courtesan. As Kiyoha’s rebellious spirit and renowned beauty provoke the jealous rivalry of the other girls in the establishment, the possibility of romance raises its head, but can love provide a genuine possibility of escape for a young woman in her position, in a refined sensual world where looks and deportment are everything?
With its super-saturated colours and striking art design, SAKURAN is a delicious feast for the eyes.
ORIGINAL AND NEWLY COMMISSIONED ARTWORK BY LUKE INSECT
Technical Specifications
HIGH-DEFINITION BLU-RAY PRESENTATION IN 1.85:1
ASPECT RATIO
ORIGINAL STEREO AUDIO WITH NEW ENGLISH SUBTITLES
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I’m so helplessly drawn to Mika Ninagawa’s flair for sumptuous imagery that even without Sakuran’s emotional backbone, I’d still be utterly smitten. The recurring goldfish shots – bowls, tanks, glinting scales – may be hammering their metaphor home with a touch more force than necessary, but they’re so ravishing I can’t bring myself to object. And besides, the symbolism fits like a glove: those prized yet confined Jikin goldfish echo the oiran’s existence perfectly – treasured, ornamental and never far from the threat of harsh correction.
