Do-sukebe bôzu no zetsurin seikatsu
Do-sukebe bôzu no zetsurin seikatsu

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Do-sukebe bôzu no zetsurin seikatsu

2014
Movie
60 min
Japanese

Saburo runs away from home without telling his wife, Kyoko, that he was restructured. Saburo was given the name of Unkokusai when he was told by a mysterious priest, Chinkokusai, who appeared in front of him at a loss to become the same priest as himself. The husband and sister started living together from the married woman Shiori who met, and it is said that this is because the evil spirits possessed them, and they are invited to their home. A fake monk, Unkokusai, tries to enjoy the body of beautiful sisters as a reward.

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Director: Koji KawashimaGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A man who has renounced worldly desires and become a Buddhist monk struggles with his vows when he encounters a captivating woman. The film explores his internal conflict between spiritual devotion and carnal temptation. It delves into the challenges of maintaining asceticism in the face of potent human desires.

Critical Reception

This film received a limited release and is not widely reviewed by mainstream critics. Audience reception is mixed, with some appreciating its unconventional themes and others finding it to be more niche in its appeal.

What Reviewers Say

  • Explores themes of temptation and spiritual struggle.

  • Features a unique premise focusing on a monk's inner turmoil.

  • Appeals to a specific audience interested in its genre blend.

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Fun Fact

The title roughly translates to 'Lecherous Monk's Solitary Life', hinting at the film's thematic content.

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