Onmyoji: The Yin Yang Master

– During a dark time in the Heian period, when evil forces threaten the kingdom, the emperor relies on..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.30 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 52 Minutes
Release Year:
2001
Original Name:
陰陽師I
Onmyoji: The Yin Yang Master (2001) - Also known as 陰陽師I

During a dark time in the Heian period, when evil forces threaten the kingdom, the emperor relies on the Onmyoji to keep the supernatural forces in line. But as political events become highly charged, friction within the order leads to betrayal. Now, Seimei (Mansai Nomura), a talented member of the clan, must face down his master, Doson (Hiroyuki Sanada), in the hopes of restoring peace to the kingdom.

Release Date:

06 Oct 2001

Language:

Japanese

MPAA Content-Rating:
R – Restricted

Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. Contains some adult material. Parents are urged to learn more about the film before taking their young children with them.

Director:

Yôjirô Takita

Writer:

Richard Epcar (script adaptation), Baku Yumemakura

Main Actors:

Mansai Nomura, Hideaki Itô, Eriko Imai, Yui Natsukawa

Plot:

Set in the capital city of Kyoto during the Heian period, a magician and fortune teller Onmyoji Seimei is called in to assist Hiromasa to thwart court wizard and minister Doson who is suspected of being at the cusp of orchestrating a coup. With the physical and metaphysical worlds allied the combined force may have a chance to beat back Doson. Magic, surrealism and beauty fill the screen, and air,

Awards:

6 wins & 8 nominations.

Production:

Pioneer Entertainment

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
50%
Metacritic:
53%