About this movie
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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atomic bomb
hiroshima, japan
post-war chaos period
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Questions about The Face of Jizo
How long is The Face of Jizo?
The Face of Jizo has a runtime of 1h 39m (1 hour and 39 minutes).
Who directed The Face of Jizo?
The Face of Jizo was directed by Kazuo Kuroki and released in 2004.
What genre is The Face of Jizo?
The Face of Jizo is a Drama film (2004).
Who stars in The Face of Jizo?
The cast of The Face of Jizo includes Rie Miyazawa, Yoshio Harada, Tadanobu Asano.
What is the TMDB rating for The Face of Jizo?
The Face of Jizo has a TMDB rating of 7.0/10 based on 9 votes.
