A Night in the Monastery (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 2002, A Night in the Monastery is a notable film directed by Sakae Nitta, running about 59 minutes.
What it’s about. Joshin, a nun at Taiseizan Mankoji Temple, a nunnery in a peaceful rural town, is undergoing a regular checkup from the local doctor, Kimura Kamekichi. After the checkup, Kamekichi makes a bold request. His wife has been hospitalized in a large hospital for over a year, and they have not had a sexual relationship for a long time. So he asks Joshin if he can comfort her just once. Knowing Kamekichi's earnest and clumsy personality, Joshin grants his request on the condition that he does not tell anyone.
Who’s in it. A Night in the Monastery stars Makoto Kimijima as Joshin, head priest, Shiori Kawamura as Kanoko Kondo, Moe Sakura as Kyoko Yonekura and Kôji Irie as Tatsuya Ino, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, A Night in the Monastery has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Night in the Monastery page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Night in the Monastery (2002)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for A Night in the Monastery change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is A Night in the Monastery worth watching?
- A Night in the Monastery holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A Night in the Monastery?
- A Night in the Monastery stars Makoto Kimijima, Shiori Kawamura, Moe Sakura, Kôji Irie and Tôshi Yanagi.
- When was A Night in the Monastery released?
- A Night in the Monastery was released in 2002, with a runtime of about 59 minutes.