Bhiksuni
Originally released in 2017. Bhiksuni is a drama/documentary film. directed by Im Kwon-taek. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Kim Ji-mi, Im Kwon-taek, and Jung Il-sung
Synopsis
A partially restored version of Director Im Kwon-taek's Bhiksuni, which was halted in 1984 due to opposition from the Buddhist community. It contains the agony of a woman who has converted to Buddhism. The documentary, which is shown together with the partially restored version, contains the story of the production of Bhiksuni told by actress Kim Ji-mi, director Im Kwon-taek, cinematographer Jung Il-sung, and writer Song Gil-han.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 28, 2017
8 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
Language
Korean
Original language
Country
South Korea
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- KO
Production Companies
- Jeonju International Film Festival
- Taehung Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bhiksuni about?
A partially restored version of Director Im Kwon-taek's Bhiksuni, which was halted in 1984 due to opposition from the Buddhist community. It contains the agony of a woman who has converted to Buddh...
Who directed Bhiksuni?
Bhiksuni was directed by Im Kwon-taek.
How long is Bhiksuni?
Bhiksuni has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was Bhiksuni released?
Bhiksuni was released on April 28, 2017 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Bhiksuni?
The main cast of Bhiksuni includes Kim Ji-mi, Im Kwon-taek, Jung Il-sung, Song Gil-han, Lee Tae-won.