Sacred Koya (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film
Released in 1983, Sacred Koya is a drama film directed by Tetsuji Takechi, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. A young priest is on a personal pilgrimage for enlightenment through the snow covered trails of Mt. Koya in Wakayama prefecture, Japan. He is headed towards one of the many sacred gates/temples that are there. Misdirected by a local postman, the priest is sent straying off of the main road and onto the back roads which lead to a small secluded cottage. There he meets a beautiful but bewitching woman whose raw sexuality seems utterly impossible to resist. The woman subjects the priest to numerous carnal temptations in the hopes of breaking his sacred vows of celibacy. Over the next days, the priest's will is put to the test until eventually it breaks. His faith shattered, the priest goes mad when he discovers that the temptress that seduced him was the tortured spirit of a young woman who died horrifically with her lover in the Hiroshima atomic bomb attack.
Who’s in it. Sacred Koya stars Hanako Dodaigo, Ken Kitabayashi and Tonayama Taiji.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Sacred Koya page.
If you liked it. Fans of Sacred Koya tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Sacred Koya (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Sacred Koya change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Sacred Koya?
- Sacred Koya stars Hanako Dodaigo, Ken Kitabayashi and Tonayama Taiji.
- When was Sacred Koya released?
- Sacred Koya was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.