Hotoke
Originally released in 2001. Hotoke is a drama/romance film. directed by Jinsei Tsuji.
Starring Shinji Takeda, Ryuichi Ohura, and Fujiko
Synopsis
Rai pedals his bike and trailer about town, collecting old iron and sowing flower seeds. Because his face never seems to show emotion, everybody calls him Hotoke - meaning Buddha. His elder brother Shiba, however, is tough as nails and works the black market. Rai is building a gigantic statue of Buddha from the scrap metal he has gathered over the years. He prays the Buddha he is creating will come to life and rid the world of its cruelty.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- KSS
- Fuji Television Network
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hotoke about?
Rai pedals his bike and trailer about town, collecting old iron and sowing flower seeds. Because his face never seems to show emotion, everybody calls him Hotoke - meaning Buddha. His elder brother...
Who directed Hotoke?
Hotoke was directed by Jinsei Tsuji.
How long is Hotoke?
Hotoke has a runtime of 1 hours and 53 minutes (113 minutes total).
When was Hotoke released?
Hotoke was released on August 25, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hotoke?
The main cast of Hotoke includes Shinji Takeda, Ryuichi Ohura, Fujiko, Kanji Tsuda, Toshie Negishi.