Gedobo
Originally released in 2011. Gedobo is a crime/action film. directed by Hiroyuki Tsuji. At just 78 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Hitoshi Ozawa, Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi, and Atsuko Kurusu
Synopsis
A wandering monk who strays far from the Buddha’s teachings—that is Gedobo (Hitoshi Ozawa). His eyes see only the fate of evil festering in this world. Masuba (Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi), working tirelessly as an underboss, grows weary of a world where even his boss has abandoned honor for money. Dissatisfied with life in a clan without jingi (duty and humanity), he drifts further into frustration. One day, Masuba encounters a monk begging on the roadside.
The monk warns him: “Be careful. Darkness is trying to swallow you whole.” At that moment, Masuba’s destiny begins to shift…
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 25, 2011
14 years ago
Runtime
1h 18m
78 minutes total
User Rating
4.5/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gedobo about?
A wandering monk who strays far from the Buddha’s teachings—that is Gedobo (Hitoshi Ozawa). His eyes see only the fate of evil festering in this world. Masuba (Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi), working ti...
Who directed Gedobo?
Gedobo was directed by Hiroyuki Tsuji.
How long is Gedobo?
Gedobo has a runtime of 1 hours and 18 minutes (78 minutes total).
When was Gedobo released?
Gedobo was released on June 25, 2011 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Gedobo?
The main cast of Gedobo includes Hitoshi Ozawa, Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi, Atsuko Kurusu, Sakae Kimura, Masahiro Noguchi.