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The Face of Jizo

2004 · 99 min · Director: Kazuo Kuroki

The Face of Jizo (2004) is a drama film, directed by Kazuo Kuroki. It stars Rie Miyazawa and Yoshio Harada. The 99-minute film holds an audience score of 7/10.

What The Face of Jizo Is 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.

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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).

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How long is The Face of Jizo?

The Face of Jizo runs for 99 minutes (1h 39m).

When did The Face of Jizo come out?

The Face of Jizo was released in 2004.

Who directed The Face of Jizo?

The Face of Jizo was directed by Kazuo Kuroki.

Who stars in The Face of Jizo?

The Face of Jizo stars Rie Miyazawa, Yoshio Harada, Tadanobu Asano.

What is The Face of Jizo's rating?

The Face of Jizo holds 7.1/10 on IMDb and 7.0/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 67 out of 100.

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