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Shonagon and Yukinari find themselves more embroiled in affairs of state, and the plans of retired Emperor Kazan, than they would ever wish to be.

Lady Shonagon and Lieutenant Yukinari return! Robert Forrest's popular thriller set in 10th century Japan.

Alone once more in the house outside the city, Shonagon and Yukinari find themselves more embroiled in affairs of state, and the plans of Retired Emperor Kazan, than they would ever wish to be. And now it is for Shonagon, not her lieutenant, to speak for the dead.

The Pillow Book is inspired by the writings of Sei Shonagon, a poet and lady-in-waiting to the Empress of the 10th Century Japanese court.

Written by Robert Forrest.

Directed by Lu Kemp.

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15 minutes

Last on

Fri 28 Oct 2016 19:45

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Credits

Role Contributor
Shonagon Ruth Gemmell
Yukinari Cal MacAninch
Mazago Finlay Welsh
Kazan Garry Collins
Korechika Lorn Macdonald
Writer Robert Forrest
Director Lu Kemp

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  • Fri 28 Oct 2016 10:45
  • Fri 28 Oct 2016 19:45