CinemaOSMovie · 2022 · 1h 36m

JAKUCHO: An Extraordinary Life of a Japanese Nun

Documentary

Documentary about the Buddhist nun Setouchi Jakucho, who continued writing until her death in November 2021 at the age of 99. Features words of wisdom and personal revelations in never-seen-before footage captured by Nakamura Yu over a 17-year period. Setouchi Jakucho achieved undisputed acclaim as a feminist author with numerous semi-autobiographical novels based on personal experiences, including affairs and elopement. The film shows her attitude of fully embracing life even after becoming a Buddhist nun at age 51, which earned her wide-spread popularity in Japan.

Directed byYu Nakamura

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Released
Runtime
1h 36m
Language
JA
Released
May 27, 2022
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"JAKUCHO: An Extraordinary Life of a Japanese Nun" Film Partners

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Starring

Jakucho Setouchi

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Creative team
Directed by
Yu Nakamura
Produced by
Yasunori Naruse
Tomoko Izuta

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