Movie

This Transient Life

★ 7.4(45)19702h 23m

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Good to know

Director: Akio Jissoji
Release date: 1970-08-08
Runtime: 2h 23m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Art Theatre Guild
Part of: Buddhist Trilogy Collection

About This Transient Life

This Transient Life is a 1970 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Akio Jissoji, starring Michiko Tsukasa, Ryo Tamura and Eiji Okada. It has a runtime of 2 hours 23 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 45 viewers. Below you can see where to watch This Transient Life in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Near a remote Buddhist monastery, a young man falls in love with his sister and gets her pregnant. After a monk finds out, the young man becomes an assistant to a master sculptor, only to proceed to complicate matters with his affairs.

Cast

Michiko Tsukasa

Yuri

Ryo Tamura

Masao

Eiji Okada

Mori

Isao Sasaki

Mori's Son

Mitsuko Tanaka

Reiko

Haruhiko Okamura

Ogino

Kozo Yamamura

Father

Kin Sugai

Mother

Kotobuki Hananomoto

Iwashita

Eiji Sato

Akiji Kobayashi

Minori Terada

Themes & keywords

suicidesibling relationshipbuddhismpriestincestsculptorchiselvoyeurism

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch This Transient Life in Mexico?+

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

Is This Transient Life on Netflix?+

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How long is This Transient Life?+

This Transient Life has a runtime of 2 hours 23 minutes (143 minutes).

Who stars in This Transient Life?+

This Transient Life stars Michiko Tsukasa, Ryo Tamura, Eiji Okada, Isao Sasaki and Mitsuko Tanaka.

When did This Transient Life come out?+

This Transient Life is a 1970 movie directed by Akio Jissoji.

What genre is This Transient Life?+

This Transient Life is Drama film.

Who directed This Transient Life?+

This Transient Life was directed by Akio Jissoji.