The Book of the Dead
死者の書
Synopsis
A sheltered aristocratic woman in feudal Japan, bored and unfamiliar with the world outside her estate, passes the time copying a special Buddhist sutra sent by her father who has been absent on official business for years. While gazing out her window one late afternoon, the setting sun creates a vision of a holy figure in the distant mountains.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 21, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kihachiro Kawamoto
- Screenplay & Story
- Shinobu Orikuchi
- Original Title
- 死者の書
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 10m
- Production Studios
- Sakura Eiga-sha
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kihachiro Kawamoto
Shinobu Orikuchi
Department Leadership Roster
Shinobu Orikuchi
Writer
Kihachiro Kawamoto
Director
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What is The Book of the Dead about?
A sheltered aristocratic woman in feudal Japan, bored and unfamiliar with the world outside her estate, passes the time copying a special Buddhist sutra sent by her father who has been absent on official business for years. While gazing out her window one late afternoon, the setting sun creates a vision of a holy figure in the distant mountains.
Who directed The Book of the Dead?
The Book of the Dead was directed by Kihachiro Kawamoto.
Who stars in The Book of the Dead?
The principal cast of The Book of the Dead includes Kyôko Kishida, Tetsuko Kuroyanagi, Rie Miyazawa.
When was The Book of the Dead released and how long is it?
The Book of the Dead was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 1h 10m.