Movie

Kukai

★ 9.5(2)19842h 59m

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Good to know

Director: Junya Satō
Release date: 1984-04-13
Runtime: 2h 59m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan

About Kukai

Kukai is a 1984 movie in the History and Drama genres, directed by Junya Satō, starring Kinya Kitaoji, Mayumi Ogawa and Kō Nishimura. It has a runtime of 2 hours 59 minutes. It holds an average rating of 9.5/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Kukai in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The life and times of Kûkai, a Japanese monk who studies Esoteric Buddhism in the far reaches of India, China and Tibet, then uses their combined influence to establish the Shingon school during the Heian period in early 9th Century AD.

Cast

Kinya Kitaoji

Kukai

Mayumi Ogawa

Kō Nishimura

Hideo Murota

Hisaya Morishige

Teruhiko Saigō

Katsuo Nakamura

Kimie Shingyoji

Tetsuro Tamba

Themes & keywords

biography

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Kukai in Mexico?+

Kukai is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Kukai on Netflix?+

Kukai is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Kukai?+

Kukai has a runtime of 2 hours 59 minutes (179 minutes).

Who stars in Kukai?+

Kukai stars Kinya Kitaoji, Mayumi Ogawa, Kō Nishimura, Hideo Murota and Hisaya Morishige.

When did Kukai come out?+

Kukai is a 1984 movie directed by Junya Satō.

What genre is Kukai?+

Kukai is History and Drama film.

Who directed Kukai?+

Kukai was directed by Junya Satō.