Prayer Beads
Series Overview
Prayer Beads, also called "omoinotama" or "nunju" in Japanese, are the small wooden beads strung on a loop used in Buddhist worship. The number of beads is typically 108, corresponding to the 108 earthly desires or sins that the beads have the power to extinguish. "Prayer Beads" is a series of 9 episodes of 30-minute dramas strung together, with the characters in each episode designing one thread of fate. The short independent episodes are skillfully linked together to become one story. The protagonists' dreams and fears and feelings about this life are all taken up and spun around to reach a dramatic conclusion in the final story.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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Broadcast Syndication
1 Season • 9 Episodes
30 min per episode
2004 – 2004
Premiered: Sat, May 8, 2004
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 9: “Apartment”
A mother begins to prepare dinner. While she does this, her teenaged children watch TV. The father sits at the table complaining and ranting. Once the dinner is ready, the entire family sits at the table. No one speaks and no one makes eye contact. The father continues to complain and states that none of the dishes are made to his liking. As the meal continues, the tension mounts. How much can this family take?
Seasons & Episodes Breakdown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Koji Yoshida, Yasushi Mizoguchi
Department Leadership Roster
Koji Yoshida
Producer
Yasushi Mizoguchi
Producer
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What is Prayer Beads about?
Prayer Beads, also called "omoinotama" or "nunju" in Japanese, are the small wooden beads strung on a loop used in Buddhist worship. The number of beads is typically 108, corresponding to the 108 earthly desires or sins that the beads have the power to extinguish. "Prayer Beads" is a series of 9 episodes of 30-minute dramas strung together, with the characters in each episode designing one thread of fate. The short independent episodes are skillfully linked together to become one story. The protagonists' dreams and fears and feelings about this life are all taken up and spun around to reach a dramatic conclusion in the final story.
How many seasons does Prayer Beads have?
Prayer Beads comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Prayer Beads?
Key cast members in Prayer Beads include Not specified.
Who created or directed Prayer Beads?
Prayer Beads was developed and directed by Not specified.