Overview

In the late 6th century, the leaders of the Yamato Dynasty had no clear plan for the creation of a unified state. Battles still raged among various warrior clans. Prince Shotoku, second son of Emperor Yomei, strived to create a new nation out of this chaos. NHK captures this great man from a time in history rarely depicted on screen, in a story of epic proportions.

Cast

Masahiro Motoki, Miki Nakatani, Akira Takarada, Sul Kyung-gu, Ken Ogata, Keiko Matsuzaka, Masaya Katō, Masaomi Kondo

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Frequently asked

What is "Prince Shōtoku" about?

In the late 6th century, the leaders of the Yamato Dynasty had no clear plan for the creation of a unified state. Battles still raged among various warrior clans. Prince Shotoku, second son of Emperor Yomei, strived to create a new nation out of this chaos. NHK captures this great man from a time in history rarely depicted on screen, in a story of epic proportions.

When was "Prince Shōtoku" released?

Prince Shōtoku was released in 2001.

Who stars in "Prince Shōtoku"?

The cast includes Masahiro Motoki, Miki Nakatani, Akira Takarada, Sul Kyung-gu.