Prayer Beads (2004): cast, story & where to watch
2004 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 2004, Prayer Beads is a mystery series.
What it’s about. Prayer Beads, also called "omoinotama" or "nunju" in Japanese, are the small wooden beads strung on a loop used in Buddhist worship. The number of beads is typically 108, corresponding to the 108 earthly desires or sins that the beads have the power to extinguish. "Prayer Beads" is a series of 9 episodes of 30-minute dramas strung together, with the characters in each episode designing one thread of fate. The short independent episodes are skillfully linked together to become one story. The protagonists' dreams and fears and feelings about this life are all taken up and spun around to reach a dramatic conclusion in the final story.
Who’s in it. Prayer Beads stars Fumina Hara, Hijiri Kojima, Mari Nagata and Makoto Onami, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Prayer Beads 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 Prayer Beads page.
If you liked it. Fans of Prayer Beads tend to enjoy Attack on Titan, Stranger Things, House and Riverdale.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Prayer Beads (2004)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Prayer Beads change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Prayer Beads worth watching?
- Prayer Beads holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Prayer Beads?
- Prayer Beads stars Fumina Hara, Hijiri Kojima, Mari Nagata, Makoto Onami and Jun Haichi.
- When was Prayer Beads released?
- Prayer Beads was released in 2004.