The Book of the Dead
Originally released in 2005. The Book of the Dead is a animation/drama film. directed by Kihachiro Kawamoto. At just 70 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Kyôko Kishida, Tetsuko Kuroyanagi, and Rie Miyazawa
Synopsis
A sheltered aristocratic woman in feudal Japan, bored and unfamiliar with the world outside her estate, passes the time copying a special Buddhist sutra sent by her father who has been absent on official business for years. While gazing out her window one late afternoon, the setting sun creates a vision of a holy figure in the distant mountains.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 1, 2005
20 years ago
Runtime
1h 10m
70 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Sakura Eiga-sha
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Book of the Dead about?
A sheltered aristocratic woman in feudal Japan, bored and unfamiliar with the world outside her estate, passes the time copying a special Buddhist sutra sent by her father who has been absent on of...
Who directed The Book of the Dead?
The Book of the Dead was directed by Kihachiro Kawamoto.
How long is The Book of the Dead?
The Book of the Dead has a runtime of 1 hours and 10 minutes (70 minutes total).
When was The Book of the Dead released?
The Book of the Dead was released on July 1, 2005 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Book of the Dead?
The main cast of The Book of the Dead includes Kyôko Kishida, Tetsuko Kuroyanagi, Rie Miyazawa.