The Face of Jizo

– Based on a play by Hisashi Inoue, it focuses on the sufferings of the survivors of Hiroshima. The fi..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
7.20 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 39 Minutes
Release Year:
2004
Original Name:
父と暮せば
The Face of Jizo
The Face of Jizo (2004) - Also known as 父と暮せば

Based on a play by Hisashi Inoue, it focuses on the sufferings of the survivors of Hiroshima. The film takes place during 4 days in the summer of 1948, as the ghost of her father visits Mitsué (Rié Miyama). He had somehow learned that she has fallen in love, and tries to convince her to start her new life. But Mitsué obstinately refuses his warm and humorous encouragements : « People were killed in my place. I do not have the right to find happiness », she says.

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Release Date:

31 Jul 2004

Language:

Japanese

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Plot:

Based on a play by Hisashi Inoue, it focuses on the sufferings of the survivors of Hiroshima. The film takes place during 4 days in the summer of 1948, as the ghost of her father visits Mitsué (Rié Miyama). He had somehow learned that she has fallen in love, and tries to convince her to start her new life. But Mitsué obstinately refuses his warm and humorous encouragements : « People were killed in my place. I do not have the right to find happiness », she says.

Awards:

6 wins.

Production Company:

Pal

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
7.2/10

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