Tenzo (2019): Cast
Tenzo is a 2019 documentary directed by Katsuya Tomita, starring Ryugyo Kurashima, Chiken Kawaguchi and Shinko Kondo. It runs 1 hour 3 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 3m (63 min)
- Director
- Katsuya Tomita
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Kuzoku
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Tenzo About?
The premise of Tenzo without spoilers.
A Buddhist monk named Chiken dedicates himself to helping others amidst a growing social crisis, volunteering at a suicide helpline from his temple in Yamanashi. Meanwhile, his friend Ryûgyô, whose temple was destroyed by a tsunami, struggles to rebuild his life in Fukushima, working on construction sites from a temporary portacabin. The film explores themes of loss, resilience, and the search for meaning in the face of adversity.
Tenzo Themes & Keywords
· 18 tags- one word title
- temple
- snow
- voice over
- split screen
- cooking
- eating
- film in film
- suicide prevention
- wind turbine
- fukushima
- fukushima japan
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- reference to fukushima
- cemetery
- little boy
- hospital
- docudrama drama
- title spoken by character
Tenzo Cast
Ryugyo Kurashima leads the cast, with Chiken Kawaguchi and Shinko Kondo. Directed by Katsuya Tomita; 4 actors are credited in all.
- Director Katsuya Tomita
More from Katsuya Tomita
More films directed by Katsuya Tomita: Saudade and Off Highway 20.
Tenzo Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Tenzo.
Tenzo Also Known As
2 alternative titles: “전좌-후쿠시마의 승려” and “典座”.
- Also known as
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- 전좌-후쿠시마의 승려
- 典座
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Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Pray for Japan, The Departure and Kodokushi.
Tenzo FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Tenzo, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Tenzo?
Tenzo runs 1 hour 3 minutes (63 minutes).
When was Tenzo released?
Tenzo was released on May 20, 2019.
Who directed Tenzo?
Tenzo was directed by Katsuya Tomita.
More films by Katsuya Tomita Who is in the cast of Tenzo?
Tenzo stars Ryugyo Kurashima, Chiken Kawaguchi and Shinko Kondo, among 4 credited actors.
Does Tenzo have a post-credit scene?
No. Tenzo has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Tenzo in?
The original language of Tenzo is Japanese.
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