A Courtesan with Flowered Skin (2014)

Other name: 花宵道中, はなよいどうちゅう, 벚꽃 물든 게이샤, Hanayoi Dochu

Description:

Set in the New Yoshiwara pleasure district during the twilight years of the Edo Period, A Courtesan with Flowered Skin tells the poignant story of Asagiri, a popular prostitute on the verge of earning her freedom from indentured service. Her predictable life takes a dramatic turn when she attends a local festival and crosses paths with Hanjiro, a talented young artisan. For the first time in her life, Asagiri experiences the overwhelming power of true love, believing a brighter future is finally within reach. However, their newfound happiness is quickly threatened by dark shadows from the past. A complex history involving Hanjiros client emerges, weaving a web of conflict that drags the lovers into tragic circumstances. This emotional historical drama explores the pain of forbidden love and the heavy price of destiny.

Director: Toyoshima Keisuke [豊島圭介]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2014

Genre:Drama; Erotica; Historical; Novel; Romance