This Transient Life (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1970, This Transient Life is a drama film directed by Akio Jissôji, running about 143 minutes.
What it’s about. Near a remote Buddhist monastery, a young man falls in love with his sister and gets her pregnant. After a monk finds out, the young man becomes an assistant to a master sculptor, only to proceed to complicate matters with his affairs.
Who’s in it. This Transient Life stars Ryō Tamura as Masao, Michiko Tsukasa as Yuri, Akiji Kobayashi and Kozo Yamamura as Father, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, This Transient Life has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch This Transient Life page.
If you liked it. Fans of This Transient Life tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch This Transient Life (1970)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for This Transient Life change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is This Transient Life worth watching?
- This Transient Life holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in This Transient Life?
- This Transient Life stars Ryō Tamura, Michiko Tsukasa, Akiji Kobayashi, Kozo Yamamura and Kin Sugai.
- When was This Transient Life released?
- This Transient Life was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 143 minutes.