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Dzisay

June 6, 2004 1h 25m 1.0/10 (3 votes)

Originally released in 2004. Dzisay is a comedy film. directed by Dmytro Tomashpolskyi. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Aleksandr Lykov, Mikhail Filippov, and Marina Yesipenko

Synopsis

"Jisai" translates from ancient Japanese as "sacrificial scapegoat." Wise Japanese emperors, knowing that their well-being and health belonged not only to themselves but to the entire nation, kept a special person with them who took upon himself all the troubles and misfortunes that threatened his master. This self-sacrificing person bore the proud nickname of Jisai, and it was he who bore all the blows that fate generously bestowed upon the emperor. A well-read Russian businessman, having learned about this ancient tradition, also decided to create a similar "lightning rod" for himself in order to protect himself from all kinds of misfortunes. His Dzisay is an unemployed, "former intellectual," doomed to receive blows and beatings instead of his enterprising master...

Quick Facts

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Release Date June 6, 2004 21 years ago
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Runtime 1h 25m 85 minutes total
User Rating 1.0/10 Mixed (3 votes)
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Language Russian Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
RU

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dzisay about?

"Jisai" translates from ancient Japanese as "sacrificial scapegoat." Wise Japanese emperors, knowing that their well-being and health belonged not only to themselves but to the entire nation, kept ...

Who directed Dzisay?

Dzisay was directed by Dmytro Tomashpolskyi.

How long is Dzisay?

Dzisay has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).

When was Dzisay released?

Dzisay was released on June 6, 2004 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Dzisay?

The main cast of Dzisay includes Aleksandr Lykov, Mikhail Filippov, Marina Yesipenko, Svetlana Timofeeva-Letunovskaya, Evgeny Sergeev.