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Mayerling / Bouquet de Takarazuka (2018)

Austria, 1888. Crown Prince Rudolph is bored with the ostentatious royal life in the Austrian court. He is forced into a marriage contract with Stephanie, Princess of Belgium. The couple is incompatible and they live in unhappy discord. Grand Duke Jean Salvadore, Rudolph`s cousin, is in touch with the liberals of the realm and his lover, Milly, is a commoner. The Grand Duke has broken the shackles of convention and he enjoys a life of freedom much to his cousin`s envy. During a performance of “Hamlet”, Rudolph meets Maria Vetsera, the daughter of Baron Vetsera, the wealthiest man in Vienna. The Prince and Maria fall in love at first sight...

  • Romance
  • Drama
  • History

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Yuzuru KurenaiYuzuru KurenaiRudolf
  • Photo of Kisaki AiriKisaki AiriMarie Vetsera
  • Photo of Nagina RuumiNagina RuumiDuke Friedrich
  • Photo of Mari YuzumiMari YuzumiEmpress Elisabeth
  • Photo of Hiroki NanamiHiroki NanamiArchduke Johann Salvador
  • Photo of Otoha MinoriOtoha MinoriMillie Stűbel
  • Photo of Toa ReiyaToa ReiyaEmperor Franz Joseph
  • Photo of Sazanami ReiraSazanami ReiraCaptain Morris
  • Photo of Shin KiwamiShin KiwamiArchduke Ferdinand
  • Photo of Seira HitomiSeira HitomiStephanie

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