Overview

The life and times of Kûkai, a Japanese monk who studies Esoteric Buddhism in the far reaches of India, China and Tibet, then uses their combined influence to establish the Shingon school during the Heian period in early 9th Century AD.

Cast

Kinya Kitaoji, Mayumi Ogawa, Kō Nishimura, Hideo Murota, Hisaya Morishige, Teruhiko Saigō, Katsuo Nakamura, Kimie Shingyoji

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What is "Kukai" about?

The life and times of Kûkai, a Japanese monk who studies Esoteric Buddhism in the far reaches of India, China and Tibet, then uses their combined influence to establish the Shingon school during the Heian period in early 9th Century AD.

When was "Kukai" released?

Kukai was released in 1984.

Who stars in "Kukai"?

The cast includes Kinya Kitaoji, Mayumi Ogawa, Kō Nishimura, Hideo Murota.

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