Kukai (1984)
Original title: 空海
The life and times of Kûkai, a Japanese monk who studies Esoteric Buddhism in the far reaches of India, China and Tibet, then uses their combined influence to establish the Shingon school during the Heian period in early 9th Century AD.
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Kinya KitaojiKukai
Mayumi Ogawa
Kō Nishimura
Hideo Murota
Hisaya Morishige
Teruhiko Saigō
Katsuo Nakamura
Kimie Shingyoji
Tetsuro TambaMovie DNA
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Frequently asked questions about Kukai
What is Kukai about?
The life and times of Kûkai, a Japanese monk who studies Esoteric Buddhism in the far reaches of India, China and Tibet, then uses their combined influence to establish the Shingon school during the Heian period in early 9th Century AD.
How long is Kukai?
Kukai has a runtime of 179 minutes.