Zen
Originally released in 2009. Zen is a drama/history film. directed by Banmei Takahashi. With a runtime of 2h 7m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Kantarô Nakamura, Yuki Uchida, and Ryushin Tei
Synopsis
In the early 1200s, Dogen brought Chinese Zen philosophy to Japan, and established the Japanese Zen school of Buddhism. He taught that a person was capable of realizing Buddhahood within himself, by way of Zazen. Zazen is extended hours of sitting and meditating to achieve a state of “Mu” (nothingness, or empty existence).
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 10, 2009
17 years ago
Runtime
2h 7m
127 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (31 votes)
Box Office
$2.9M
Worldwide gross
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
- Revenue
- $2,877,113
Production Companies
- KADOKAWA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zen about?
In the early 1200s, Dogen brought Chinese Zen philosophy to Japan, and established the Japanese Zen school of Buddhism. He taught that a person was capable of realizing Buddhahood within himself, b...
Who directed Zen?
Zen was directed by Banmei Takahashi.
How long is Zen?
Zen has a runtime of 2 hours and 7 minutes (127 minutes total).
When was Zen released?
Zen was released on January 10, 2009 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Zen?
The main cast of Zen includes Kantarô Nakamura, Yuki Uchida, Ryushin Tei, Kengo Kora, Tatsuya Fujiwara.