Film · Drama, History

Nichiren (1979)

An epic drama about Nichiren's life. Nichiren was a Buddhist monk who lived for 60 years during the Kamakura period (1185-1333) in Japan. Nichiren taught devotion to the Lotus Sutra as the exclusive means to attain enlightenment. Because of his devout belief, Nichiren is met with opposition throught his travels, with life on the line, can Nichiren accomplish his goal?

Director

Noboru Nakamura

Writers

Noboru Nakamura

Country

Japan

Language

Japanese

Release date

March 10, 1979

Original title

日蓮