Mandala (1971): Cast
Mandala is a 1971 drama directed by Akio Jissoji, starring Shin Kishida as Maki, Akiji Kobayashi and Hiroko Sakurai. It runs 2 hours 15 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 15m (135 min)
- Director
- Akio Jissoji
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
-
Japanese - Studio
- Art Theatre Guild
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Mandala About?
The premise of Mandala without spoilers.
Two Kyoto university students agree to swap partners for a night in an isolated motel, but one couple is violently attacked. Determined to uncover the truth, they pursue the assailants and unexpectedly encounter a mysterious cult that espouses sexual freedom, drawing them deeper into danger.
Mandala Themes & Keywords
· 39 tags- wife raped in front of husband
- tearing a dress off a woman
- wife swapping
- film starts with sex
- watching someone have sex
- forced abortion
- sex scene
- female full rear nudity
- philosophy
- erotica
- cult
- misogyny
+27 more Show fewer
- female topless nudity
- cctv camera
- offscreen rape
- suicide by hanging
- floor bed
- sect
- catching fish
- communal farm
- utopia
- cuckolded husband
- japanese new wave
- woman raped while unconscious
- sex with friend's wife
- female pubic hair
- rape turns to consensual sex
- sex with husband's friend
- female full frontal nudity
- female rear nudity
- female nudity
- agriculture
- student
- softcore
- mandala
- japan
- buddhist temple
- buddhism
- independent film
Mandala Cast & Characters
Shin Kishida leads the cast as Maki, with Akiji Kobayashi and Hiroko Sakurai as Yasuko. Directed by Akio Jissoji; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director Akio Jissoji
- Shin Kishida as Maki
- Akiji Kobayashi
- Hiroko Sakurai as Yasuko
- Kōji Shimizu as Shinichi
Also Starring in Mandala
· 9 moreMore from Akio Jissoji
More films directed by Akio Jissoji: Summer of Ubume, Rampo Noir, Murder on D Street and A Watcher in the Attic.
Mandala Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Mandala.
Cars in Mandala
11 cars on screen, including the 1970 Toyopet Crown and the 1970 Toyopet Crown.
-
1970 Toyopet Crown Minor role -
1970 Toyopet Crown Minor role -
1966 Datsun Cablight Background role -
1967 Honda N360 Background role
Mandala Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Mandara” and “Мандала”.
- Also known as
-
- Mandara
- Мандала
- 曼陀罗
Seen Mandala?
Movies Like Mandala
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Mandala, The Kyoto Connection and Mnasidika.
Mandala FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Mandala, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Mandala?
Mandala runs 2 hours 15 minutes (135 minutes).
When was Mandala released?
Mandala was released on September 11, 1971.
Who directed Mandala?
Mandala was directed by Akio Jissoji.
More films by Akio Jissoji Who is in the cast of Mandala?
Mandala stars Shin Kishida as Maki, Akiji Kobayashi and Hiroko Sakurai as Yasuko, among 13 credited actors.
Does Mandala have a post-credit scene?
No. Mandala has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Mandala in?
The original language of Mandala is Japanese.
Coming soon to your phone
The Plot Explained Movie Summary App
From blockbusters to hidden gems: plot summaries, endings explained and timelines on your phone. Save your favorites and never miss a twist again.
Be the first to know when it launches. Your email stays private, always. Learn more about the app
