禅 (2009): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

2009 · Film · ★ 6.8

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Released in 2009, is a drama and historie film directed by Banmei Takahashi, running about 127 minutes.

What it’s about. In the early 1200s, Dogen brought Chinese Zen philosophy to Japan, and established the Japanese Zen school of Buddhism. He taught that a person was capable of realizing Buddhahood within himself, by way of Zazen. Zazen is extended hours of sitting and meditating to achieve a state of “Mu” (nothingness, or empty existence).

Who’s in it. 禅 stars Kantarô Nakamura as Dogen, Yuki Uchida as Orin, Ryushin Tei as Ji-uen / Kugyo Minamoto and Kengo Kora, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.8/10, 禅 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $2.9M at the box office.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 禅 page.

If you liked it. Fans of 禅 tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.

Häufige Fragen

Where can I watch 禅 (2009)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for 禅 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is 禅 worth watching?
禅 holds an audience score of 6.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and historie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in 禅?
禅 stars Kantarô Nakamura, Yuki Uchida, Ryushin Tei, Kengo Kora and Tatsuya Fujiwara.
When was 禅 released?
禅 was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 127 minutes.