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Episode 4

Robert Forrest's thriller and love story set in the court of the Empress Sadako in 10th-century Japan. The Demon Shiki is discovered, suggesting that the supernatural is at work.

Robert Forrest's thriller and love story set in the court of the Empress Sadako in 10th-century Japan.

The Demon Shiki is discovered sitting on the throne itself, suggesting that the supernatural is at work within the palace walls. Meanwhile, Shonagon and Yukinari continue to search for some human motive behind the escalating crimes.

Shonagon ...... Ruth Gemmell
Yukinari ...... Mark Bazeley
Tadanobu ...... Benedict Cumberbatch
Emperor ...... Richard Madden
Narimasa ...... John Rowe.

15 minutes

Last on

Thu 14 Aug 2008 19:45

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  • Thu 14 Aug 2008 19:45

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