This Transient Life
無常
Synopsis
Near a remote Buddhist monastery, a young man falls in love with his sister and gets her pregnant. After a monk finds out, the young man becomes an assistant to a master sculptor, only to proceed to complicate matters with his affairs.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
March 22, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 10, 2019
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Akio Jissoji
- Screenplay & Story
- Toshirō Ishidō
- Original Score
- Toru Fuyuki
- Original Title
- 無常
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 23m
- Production Studios
- Art Theatre Guild
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Akio Jissoji
Toshirō Ishidō
Toru Fuyuki
Masao Nakabori, Yuzo Inagaki, Kazumi Oneda
Yoshihiro Yanagawa
Toyoaki Dan
Department Leadership Roster
Akio Jissoji
Director
Noriyoshi Ikeya
Production Design
Toru Fuyuki
Original Music Composer
Masao Nakabori
Director of Photography
Toshirō Ishidō
Screenplay
Toyoaki Dan
Producer
Yuzo Inagaki
Director of Photography
Kazumi Oneda
Director of Photography
Yoshihiro Yanagawa
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About This Transient Life
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is This Transient Life about?
Near a remote Buddhist monastery, a young man falls in love with his sister and gets her pregnant. After a monk finds out, the young man becomes an assistant to a master sculptor, only to proceed to complicate matters with his affairs.
Who directed This Transient Life?
This Transient Life was directed by Akio Jissoji.
Who stars in This Transient Life?
The principal cast of This Transient Life includes Michiko Tsukasa, Ryo Tamura, Eiji Okada, Isao Sasaki, Mitsuko Tanaka.
When was This Transient Life released and how long is it?
This Transient Life was released in 1970 with a total runtime of 2h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for This Transient Life?
The original motion picture soundtrack for This Transient Life was composed by Toru Fuyuki.