Saint Young Men 2nd Century (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film
Released in 2019, Saint Young Men 2nd Century is a comedy and fantasy film directed by Yuichi Fukuda, running about 60 minutes. “What if Jesus and Buddha were roommates in modern-day Tokyo?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. SAINT☆YOUNG MEN 2nd Century imagines a world where Jesus Christ (Kenichi Matsuyama; Death Note) and Gautama Buddha (Shōta Sometani; Himizu) take a vacation on earth and become roommates in an apartment in Tokyo. When the two attempt to hide their identities and partake in all that modern Japanese society has to offer, including cosplay in the otaku mecca that is Akihabara, hilarious antics are sure to ensue! From shopping for rice cookers to playing the lottery, not to mention an unexpected brush with the law—this film offers a refreshing and imaginative narrative of two supreme beings’ perspectives of the mundanity of everyday life in Japan. Based on the popular slice-of-life manga SAINT☆YOUNG MEN, serialised in Japan since 2006, this comedic series of vignettes featuring Jesus and Buddha are sure to put a smile on your face.
Who’s in it. Saint Young Men 2nd Century stars Kenichi Matsuyama as Jesus, Shota Sometani as Buddha, Jiro Sato as 医者 and Yuki Yamada as Police Officer.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Saint Young Men 2nd Century page.
If you liked it. Fans of Saint Young Men 2nd Century tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Saint Young Men 2nd Century (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Saint Young Men 2nd Century change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Saint Young Men 2nd Century?
- Saint Young Men 2nd Century stars Kenichi Matsuyama, Shota Sometani, Jiro Sato and Yuki Yamada.
- When was Saint Young Men 2nd Century released?
- Saint Young Men 2nd Century was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 60 minutes.