An Ocean to Cross
天平の甍
Synopsis
Set in Japan's Tenpyou era (729-749 CE), four young monks are sent to China to study Buddhism and bring a high priest back to Japan with them. The film tells the tale of the four monks' youth and the life and times of the high priest Ganjin.
Top Cast
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Katsuo Nakamura
Fusho
Masaaki Daimon
Yoei
Mitsuo Hamada
Genro
Daigo Kusano
Kaiyu
Hisashi Igawa
Gyougyou
Mariko Fuji
Mieko Takamine
Yoroshime
Kōji Takahashi
Abe no Nakamaro
Fujio Tokita
Keiun
Hideko Yoshida
Koyoshi
Hideo Sunazuka
Sailor
Shogen Nitta
Osamu Takizawa
Rouben
Takahiro Tamura
Akio Yokoyama
Sailor
Akira Shioji
Captain
Ken Izumi
Ootomo no Komaro
Kōjirō Kusanagi
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$10.3M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kei Kumai
- Screenplay & Story
- Yoshikata Yoda
- Original Score
- Tōru Takemitsu
- Original Title
- 天平の甍
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Worldwide Gross
- $10.3M
- Production Studios
- Geiensha
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kei Kumai
Yoshikata Yoda
Tōru Takemitsu
Shinsaku Himeda
Nobuo Ogawa
Department Leadership Roster
Takeo Kimura
Production Design
Kei Kumai
Director
Shinsaku Himeda
Director of Photography
Yoshikata Yoda
Writer
Tōru Takemitsu
Original Music Composer
Nobuo Ogawa
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About An Ocean to Cross
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is An Ocean to Cross about?
Set in Japan's Tenpyou era (729-749 CE), four young monks are sent to China to study Buddhism and bring a high priest back to Japan with them. The film tells the tale of the four monks' youth and the life and times of the high priest Ganjin.
Who directed An Ocean to Cross?
An Ocean to Cross was directed by Kei Kumai.
Who stars in An Ocean to Cross?
The principal cast of An Ocean to Cross includes Katsuo Nakamura, Masaaki Daimon, Mitsuo Hamada, Daigo Kusano, Hisashi Igawa.
When was An Ocean to Cross released and how long is it?
An Ocean to Cross was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
How much did An Ocean to Cross make at the box office?
An Ocean to Cross grossed $10.3M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for An Ocean to Cross?
The original motion picture soundtrack for An Ocean to Cross was composed by Tōru Takemitsu.