Summaries

'Zen' Buddhist teacher Dogen Zenji is a very important religious person during the Kamakura period, 750 years ago. After his mother died, he decides to move to China and settle as a Buddhist teacher. One bright morning, enlightened, Zenji returns to Japan as a devoted evangelist of the 'new' Buddhism. However, this new form of Buddhism is not accepted in all communities.—Rene Guillot

Details

Keywords
  • china
  • 13th century
  • buddhism
  • buddhist
  • zen
Genres
  • Drama
  • Biography
Release date Jan 9, 2009
Countries of origin Japan
Official sites Official site
Language Mandarin Japanese
Production companies Kadokawa Pictures Twins Japan

Box office

Gross worldwide $2877113

Tech specs

Runtime 2h 7m
Color Color
Sound mix Dolby Digital
Aspect ratio 1.85 : 1

Synopsis

All Filters