Tenzo (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 8.5
Released in 2019, Tenzo is a documentary film directed by Katsuya Tomita, running about 59 minutes.
What it’s about. To address the social crisis, Chiken - a buddhist monk - throws himself into various tasks such as a suicide helpline, in his temple in Yamanashi. In Fukushima, his old mate Ryûgyô - whose temple was wrecked by the tsunami - lives in a portacabin and works on construction sites.
Who’s in it. Tenzo stars Shuntou Aoyama, Chiken Kawaguchi, Shinko Kondo and Ryugyo Kurashima.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, Tenzo sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tenzo page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tenzo tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tenzo (2019)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Tenzo change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Tenzo worth watching?
- Tenzo holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Tenzo?
- Tenzo stars Shuntou Aoyama, Chiken Kawaguchi, Shinko Kondo and Ryugyo Kurashima.
- When was Tenzo released?
- Tenzo was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 59 minutes.