Suffering of Ninko
Originally released in 2016. Suffering of Ninko is a drama film. directed by Norihiro Niwatsukino. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Masato Tsujioka, Miho Wakabayashi, and Hideta Iwahashi
Synopsis
Ninko is a virtuous Buddhist monk who’s embarrassed to discover that he’s irresistible to many women (and some men). After a particularly troubling encounter with a masked woman, he undertakes a journey to "purify" himself, hoping that this will equip him to rebuff sexual advances. He meets the samurai Kanzo and hears of a village decimated by the rapacious mountain goddess Yama-onna, who kills men to absorb their energy. Finally Ninko has a quest to fulfill…
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 1, 2016
9 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (12 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Tricycle Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Suffering of Ninko about?
Ninko is a virtuous Buddhist monk who’s embarrassed to discover that he’s irresistible to many women (and some men). After a particularly troubling encounter with a masked woman, he undertakes ...
Who directed Suffering of Ninko?
Suffering of Ninko was directed by Norihiro Niwatsukino.
How long is Suffering of Ninko?
Suffering of Ninko has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was Suffering of Ninko released?
Suffering of Ninko was released on October 1, 2016 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Suffering of Ninko?
The main cast of Suffering of Ninko includes Masato Tsujioka, Miho Wakabayashi, Hideta Iwahashi, Yukino Arimoto, Chris Katô.