The Devil Wears Ju-Ni Hitoe Kimono (2020)
Original title: 十二単衣を着た悪魔
The Devil Wears Ju-Ni Hitoe Kimono is a 2020 Japanese-language fantasy movie directed by Hitomi Kuroki, with a running time of 1h 52m. It stars Kentaro Ito, Ayaka Miyoshi and Sairi Ito.
Rai, a frustrated student and part-time labourer, is wandering home after setting up a museum exhibition on the classic novel "The Tale of Genji". There is a blinding flash of light and he finds himself mysteriously time-slipped into the Heian period, the setting for the famous novel. Armed with a pamphlet on the history of the period and a bottle of headache tablets he passes as an onmyoji (magical protector of the capital) and is hired by the emperor’s wife Nyogo Kokiden. Fearless and coldly analytical she plots to have her son take over the Emperor’s position. Rai is expected to help. This light-hearted historical fantasy is a treat for lovers of sumptuous kimono.
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What is The Devil Wears Ju-Ni Hitoe Kimono about?
Rai, a frustrated student and part-time labourer, is wandering home after setting up a museum exhibition on the classic novel "The Tale of Genji". There is a blinding flash of light and he finds himself mysteriously time-slipped into the Heian period, the setting for the famous novel. Armed with a pamphlet on the history of the period and a bottle of headache tablets he passes as an onmyoji (magical protector of the capital) and is hired by the emperor’s wife Nyogo Kokiden. Fearless and coldly analytical she plots to have her son take over the Emperor’s position. Rai is expected to help. This light-hearted historical fantasy is a treat for lovers of sumptuous kimono.
When was The Devil Wears Ju-Ni Hitoe Kimono released?
The Devil Wears Ju-Ni Hitoe Kimono was released on 6 November 2020.
How long is The Devil Wears Ju-Ni Hitoe Kimono?
The Devil Wears Ju-Ni Hitoe Kimono runs 1h 52m.
Who made The Devil Wears Ju-Ni Hitoe Kimono?
The Devil Wears Ju-Ni Hitoe Kimono was directed by Hitomi Kuroki.