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  • The Book of the Dead (2005)
  • Not Rated
    70 min | Animation, Drama, Fantasy
The Book of the Dead (2005)
Not Rated
70 min | Animation, Drama, Fantasy
The story takes place as Buddhism is being introduced to Japan from China. Iratsume, a woman of noble descent, one night sees a luminous vision that she believes to be the Buddha, compelling her to leave home and journey to a sacred temple.
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Director
Kihachirô Kawamoto (as Kihachiro Kawamoto)
Writer
Shinobu Origuchi (story)
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Status
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Updated Jun 19, 2005
Release date
Jun 28, 2006 (United States)
Awards
2 wins

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3 cast members
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