The Book of the Dead
A sheltered aristocratic woman in feudal Japan, bored and unfamiliar with the world outside her estate, passes the time copying a special Buddhist sutra sent by her father who has been absent on official business for years. While gazing out her window one late afternoon, the setting sun creates a vision of a holy figure in the distant mountains.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | 死者の書 |
| Year | 2005 |
| Country | Japan |
| Genre | Animation, Drama, Romance, History, Fantasy |
| Director | Kihachiro Kawamoto |
| Runtime | 70 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.2/10 (5 votes) |
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A quiet, meditative exploration of a world where reality and myth seamlessly blend. The animation serves as a poetic language, conveying subtle spiritual yearnings and mystical visions through its gentle flow and subdued palette.
What lingers after viewing is a profound sense of tranquility and a touch of the ancient. The film invites a patient, deeply personal reflection on perception and desire. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Kihachiro Kawamoto
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In a quiet room with dimmed lights, allowing for complete immersion.
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