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Nichiren and the Great Mongol Invasion

1958 · 145 min

During the 1200's, legendary Buddhist monk Nichiren returns from his studies to lead Japan out of moral crisis and prepare to fight Mongol invaders by creating a new form of Buddhism. He runs afoul of the existing Buddhist sects and their government supporters and is persecuted. Can Nichiren persevere before the Mongol fleet reaches Japanese shores?

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Original Title 日蓮と蒙古大襲来
Year 1958
Country Japan
Director Kunio Watanabe
Runtime 145 min.

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Nichiren and the Great Mongol Invasion is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1958. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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