Suffering of Ninko (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2016, Suffering of Ninko is a drama film directed by Norihiro Niwatsukino, running about 70 minutes.
What it’s about. Ninko is a virtuous Buddhist monk who’s embarrassed to discover that he’s irresistible to many women (and some men). After a particularly troubling encounter with a masked woman, he undertakes a journey to "purify" himself, hoping that this will equip him to rebuff sexual advances. He meets the samurai Kanzo and hears of a village decimated by the rapacious mountain goddess Yama-onna, who kills men to absorb their energy. Finally Ninko has a quest to fulfill…
Who’s in it. Suffering of Ninko stars Masato Tsujioka as Ninko, Miho Wakabayashi as Yama-onna, Hideta Iwahashi as Kanzô and Yukino Arimoto as Noh-mask Girl, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, Suffering of Ninko has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Night Flight Plus and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Suffering of Ninko page.
If you liked it. Fans of Suffering of Ninko tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Suffering of Ninko (2016)?
- In US, Suffering of Ninko is available to stream on Night Flight Plus, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Suffering of Ninko worth watching?
- Suffering of Ninko holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Suffering of Ninko?
- Suffering of Ninko stars Masato Tsujioka, Miho Wakabayashi, Hideta Iwahashi, Yukino Arimoto and Chris Katô.
- When was Suffering of Ninko released?
- Suffering of Ninko was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 70 minutes.