Suffering of Ninko
Watch TrailerNinko is a virtuous Buddhist monk who’s embarrassed to discover that he’s irresistible to many women (and some men). After a particularly troubling encounter with a masked woman, he undertakes a journey to "purify" himself, hoping that this will equip him to rebuff sexual advances. He meets the samurai Kanzo and hears of a village decimated by the rapacious mountain goddess Yama-onna, who kills men to absorb their energy. Finally Ninko has a quest to fulfill…
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| Original Title | 仁光の受難 |
| Year | 2016 |
| Country | Japan |
| Genre | Drama |
| Director | Norihiro Niwatsukino |
| Runtime | 70 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 5.0/10 (11 votes) |
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Director Koji Fukada constructs a parable on the clash between the carnal and the spiritual, relying on a minimalist aesthetic and static frames that transform the landscape into a metaphysical space. It explores the traditions of the jidaigeki through the lens of internal struggle and doubt.
What lingers after the viewing is a quiet, persistent inquiry into the nature of desire and purity, where temptation is not a sin but a step on the path. The film leaves a tactile, contemplative impression. — MovieFinder Editorial
Director: Norihiro Niwatsukino
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In focused solitude, to absorb the meditative pace and the weight of each silent moment.
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