
The Book of the Dead
Jul 01, 2005 · 1h 10m
Director
Kihachiro KawamotoOverview
A sheltered aristocratic woman in feudal Japan, bored and unfamiliar with the world outside her estate, passes the time copying a special Buddhist sutra sent by her father who has been absent on official business for years. While gazing out her window one late afternoon, the setting sun creates a vision of a holy figure in the distant mountains.
Cast of The Book of the Dead
Crew of The Book of the Dead
About The Book of the Dead
What is The Book of the Dead about?
A sheltered aristocratic woman in feudal Japan, bored and unfamiliar with the world outside her estate, passes the time copying a special Buddhist sutra sent by her father who has been absent on official business for years. While gazing out her window one late afternoon, the setting sun creates a vision of a holy figure in the distant mountains.
When was The Book of the Dead released?
The Book of the Dead was released on July 1, 2005.
How long is The Book of the Dead?
The Book of the Dead runs 1 hour 10 minutes (70 minutes).
Who directed The Book of the Dead?
The Book of the Dead was directed by Kihachiro Kawamoto.
Who is in the cast of The Book of the Dead?
The cast of The Book of the Dead includes Kyôko Kishida (Narrator (voice)), Tetsuko Kuroyanagi (Story Teller (voice)) and Rie Miyazawa (Iratsume of Fujiwara (voice)).



