An Ocean to Cross (1980)
Original title: 天平の甍
An Ocean to Cross is a 1980 Japanese-language history movie directed by Kei Kumai, with a running time of 2h. It stars Katsuo Nakamura, Masaaki Daimon and Mitsuo Hamada.
Set in Japan's Tenpyou era (729-749 CE), four young monks are sent to China to study Buddhism and bring a high priest back to Japan with them. The film tells the tale of the four monks' youth and the life and times of the high priest Ganjin.
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What is An Ocean to Cross about?
Set in Japan's Tenpyou era (729-749 CE), four young monks are sent to China to study Buddhism and bring a high priest back to Japan with them. The film tells the tale of the four monks' youth and the life and times of the high priest Ganjin.
When was An Ocean to Cross released?
An Ocean to Cross was released on 26 January 1980.
How long is An Ocean to Cross?
An Ocean to Cross runs 2h.
Who made An Ocean to Cross?
An Ocean to Cross was directed by Kei Kumai.