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74% Critic Match
Belladonna of Sadness
“A soul wandering in love… Belladonna, a flower that blooms with the sap of tears…”
7.4 / 10• 1973• 1h 27m•NR• Japanese
AnimationDramaFantasy
Storyline
An evil feudal lord rapes a village girl on her wedding night and proceeds to ruin her and her husband's lives. After she's eventually banished from her village, the girl makes a pact with the devil to gain magical ability and take revenge.
Cast & Crew
Aiko Nagayama
Jeanne / Belladonna (voice)
Lead
Takao Itō
Jean (voice)
Tatsuya Nakadai
The Devil (voice)
Masaya Takahashi
The Lord (voice)
SS
Shigako Shimegi
The Lord's Mistress (voice)
Masakane Yonekura
The Priest (voice)
NY
Natsuka Yashiro
The Witch (voice)
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Eiichi Yamamoto's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Belladonna of Sadness is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
