The Book of The Dead

– The plot concerns a sheltered aristocratic woman in feudal Japan. Bored and unfamiliar with the worl..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.80 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 10 Minutes
Release Year:
2005
Original Name:
Shisha no sho
The Book of the Dead (2005) - Also known as Shisha no sho

The plot concerns a sheltered aristocratic woman in feudal Japan. Bored and unfamiliar with the world outside her estate, she 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.

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Release Date:

11 Feb 2006

Language:

Japanese

Director:

Kihachiro Kawamoto

Writer:

Shinobu Origuchi (story)

Main Actors:

Kyôko Kishida, Tetsuko Kuroyanagi, Rie Miyazawa

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.

Awards:

2 wins.

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.8/10