Gedobo
外道坊
Synopsis
A wandering monk who strays far from the Buddha’s teachings—that is Gedobo (Hitoshi Ozawa). His eyes see only the fate of evil festering in this world. Masuba (Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi), working tirelessly as an underboss, grows weary of a world where even his boss has abandoned honor for money. Dissatisfied with life in a clan without jingi (duty and humanity), he drifts further into frustration. One day, Masuba encounters a monk begging on the roadside. The monk warns him: “Be careful. Darkness is trying to swallow you whole.” At that moment, Masuba’s destiny begins to shift…
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 25, 2011
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hiroyuki Tsuji
- Screenplay & Story
- 本多幹祐
- Original Title
- 外道坊
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hiroyuki Tsuji
本多幹祐
Department Leadership Roster
Hiroyuki Tsuji
Director
本多幹祐
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Gedobo
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What is Gedobo about?
A wandering monk who strays far from the Buddha’s teachings—that is Gedobo (Hitoshi Ozawa). His eyes see only the fate of evil festering in this world. Masuba (Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi), working tirelessly as an underboss, grows weary of a world where even his boss has abandoned honor for money. Dissatisfied with life in a clan without jingi (duty and humanity), he drifts further into frustration. One day, Masuba encounters a monk begging on the roadside. The monk warns him: “Be careful. Darkness is trying to swallow you whole.” At that moment, Masuba’s destiny begins to shift…
Who directed Gedobo?
Gedobo was directed by Hiroyuki Tsuji.
Who stars in Gedobo?
The principal cast of Gedobo includes Hitoshi Ozawa, Yoshiyuki Yamaguchi, Atsuko Kurusu, Sakae Kimura, Masahiro Noguchi.
When was Gedobo released and how long is it?
Gedobo was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 18m.