I Am a Monk (2015)

24 Oct 2015 • Comedy, Drama, History • 1h 39m

After the death of his grandfather, 24-year-old Susumu inherits the mantle of Abbot at Eifuku-ji, a Buddhist temple in Shikoku. He faces the same challenges of anyone starting a new job: earning trust and respect, making important decisions, and even picking out new clothes. However, he doesn't quite live up to his community's expectations as a spiritual leader.

Yukinori Makabe
Director

Missei Shirakawa, Kenya Hirata
Writer

Atsushi Itô, Mizuki Yamamoto, Junpei Mizobata
Starring

Language: Japanese
Awards: 1 win
Country: Japan
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6.8

IMDb (55 votes)