Shisha no sho

Feb 11 2006 Not Rated 1h 10m
Animation, Drama, Fantasy

A sheltered aristocratic woman in feudal Japan, bored and unfamiliar with the world outside her estate, passes the time copying a special Buddhist sutra sent by her father who has been absent on official business for years. While gazing out her window one late afternoon, the setting sun creates a vision of a holy figure in the distant mountains.

Plot

The story takes place as Buddhism is being introduced to Japan from China. Iratsume, a woman of noble descent, one night sees a luminous vision that she believes to be the Buddha, compelling her to leave home and journey to a sacred temple.

Written by

Shinobu Origuchi

Directed by

Kihachirô Kawamoto

Cast

Kyôko Kishida, Tetsuko Kuroyanagi, Rie Miyazawa

Crew

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Production Countries

Japan

Production Companies

Sakura Eiga-sha

Languages

Awards

2 wins

Scores
# of Votes
271
Average Rating
6.7 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA