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Toyoichi Otomo suffers from psychological and spiritual troubles after a horrific industrial accident. He lives with his elderly mother and wife near Mt. Aso in rural Kyushu. He seeks solace in a small religious group run by Buddhist nun Chishu-bo who claims to be the 68th descendant of famed 11th century poet Izumi Shikibu. The members of her sect regard her as a living saint. Yet instead of balming his soul, she riles his libido by playing a sexual cat-and-mouse game with the fragile Toyoichi. When she does bed him, it leads to a miracle healing -- followed by a terrible calamity.
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How long is Shikibu monogatari?
Shikibu monogatari has a runtime of 1h 52m (1 hour and 52 minutes).
Who directed Shikibu monogatari?
Shikibu monogatari was directed by Kei Kumai and released in 1990.
What genre is Shikibu monogatari?
Shikibu monogatari is a Drama film (1990).
Who stars in Shikibu monogatari?
The cast of Shikibu monogatari includes Eiji Okuda, Mieko Harada, Kyōko Kagawa, Keiko Kishi, Akemi Negishi.
What is the TMDB rating for Shikibu monogatari?
Shikibu monogatari has a TMDB rating of 3.7/10 based on 3 votes.
