A Courtesan with Flowered Skin

Set in Japan around 1860, this romantic drama follows Asagiri, a popular courtesan marked by flower-shaped birthmarks on her skin. As the end of her service approaches, she struggles to envision a life outside of her current profession. Her path changes after a chance meeting with a young artisan named Hanjiro during a local festival, an encounter that alters her future.

The film was directed by Keisuke Toyoshima, marking the first entry in a list of seven directed works that includes Zenigata Heiji from 2026. The screenplay was written by Yoshinobu Kamo. The cast is led by Yumi Adachi in the role of Asagiri and Yasushi Fuchikami as Hanjiro, with supporting performances by Ena Koshino, Tomochika, Saki Takaoka, and Kanji Tsuda. The production involved several companies, including Toei Studios Kyoto and Shinchosha Company.

Audience reception for the film is moderate. It holds a rating of 5.9/10 on IMDb based on 210 votes and a slightly higher score of 6.7/10 on TMDB from 17 votes.