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19792h 21m7.0(1)

Nichiren

日蓮

HistoryDrama
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1979-03-10
2h 21m
JA
Released
Nagata Productions

About

An epic drama about Nichiren's life. Nichiren was a Buddhist monk who lived for 60 years during the Kamakura period (1185-1333) in Japan. Nichiren taught devotion to the Lotus Sutra as the exclusive means to attain enlightenment. Because of his devout belief, Nichiren is met with opposition throught his travels, with life on the line, can Nichiren accomplish his goal?

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About Nichiren

An epic drama about Nichiren's life. Nichiren was a Buddhist monk who lived for 60 years during the Kamakura period (1185-1333) in Japan. Nichiren taught devotion to the Lotus Sutra as the exclusive means to attain enlightenment. Because of his devout belief, Nichiren is met with opposition throught his travels, with life on the line, can Nichiren accomplish his goal? Running 141 minutes.

Nichiren Cast and Characters

The cast features Kinnosuke Nakamura, Tetsuro Tamba, Keiko Matsuzaka, Takahiro Tamura, and Kunie Tanaka. Their performances are a major reason Nichiren has built such a passionate audience.

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Why People Are Watching Nichiren

Nichiren flies under the radar but it deserves your attention. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy Japanese storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.

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How long is Nichiren?

Nichiren runs for 141 minutes (about 2.4 hours).

Is Nichiren good? What's the rating?

Nichiren holds a 7.0/10 rating based on 1 reviews — well above average.

Who is in the cast of Nichiren?

The main cast includes Kinnosuke Nakamura, Tetsuro Tamba, Keiko Matsuzaka, and Takahiro Tamura, plus a strong supporting ensemble.

Is Nichiren available in Japanese?

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When was Nichiren released?

Nichiren was released in 1979.

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What is Nichiren about?

Nichiren is a History/Drama film. An epic drama about Nichiren's life. Nichiren was a Buddhist monk who lived for 60 years during the Kamakura period (1185-1333) in Japan. Nichiren taught devotion to the Lotus Sutra as the exclusive means to attain enlightenment. Because of his devout belief, Nichiren is met with opposition throught his travels, with life on the line, can Nichiren accomplish his goal?

When was Nichiren released?

Nichiren was released on March 10, 1979. It has a runtime of 2h 21m. The film was produced by Nagata Productions.

Who stars in Nichiren?

Nichiren stars Kinnosuke Nakamura, Tetsuro Tamba, Keiko Matsuzaka and Takahiro Tamura. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.

Is Nichiren available in HD?

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