The Face of Jizo (2004)
Original title: 父と暮せば
The Face of Jizo is a 2004 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Kazuo Kuroki, with a running time of 1h 39m. It stars Rie Miyazawa, Yoshio Harada and Tadanobu Asano.
Based on a play by Hisashi Inoue, it focuses on the sufferings of the survivors of Hiroshima. The film takes place during 4 days in the summer of 1948, as the ghost of her father visits Mitsué (Rié Miyama). He had somehow learned that she has fallen in love, and tries to convince her to start her new life. But Mitsué obstinately refuses his warm and humorous encouragements : « People were killed in my place. I do not have the right to find happiness », she says.
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What is The Face of Jizo about?
Based on a play by Hisashi Inoue, it focuses on the sufferings of the survivors of Hiroshima. The film takes place during 4 days in the summer of 1948, as the ghost of her father visits Mitsué (Rié Miyama). He had somehow learned that she has fallen in love, and tries to convince her to start her new life. But Mitsué obstinately refuses his warm and humorous encouragements : « People were killed in my place. I do not have the right to find happiness », she says.
When was The Face of Jizo released?
The Face of Jizo was released on 31 July 2004.
How long is The Face of Jizo?
The Face of Jizo runs 1h 39m.
Who made The Face of Jizo?
The Face of Jizo was directed by Kazuo Kuroki.