This Transient Life(1970)
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This Transient Life Synopsis
Near a remote Buddhist monastery, a young man falls in love with his sister and gets her pregnant. After a monk finds out, the young man becomes an assistant to a master sculptor, only to proceed to complicate matters with his affairs.
This Transient Life (1970) is a drama film directed by Akio Jissoji, released on August 8, 1970 with a runtime of 2h 23m. It stars Michiko Tsukasa, Ryo Tamura, Eiji Okada and Isao Sasaki. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 48 ratings.
- Director:
- Akio Jissoji
- Writers:
- Toshirō Ishidō
- Producers:
- Toyoaki Dan
- Cinematographer:
- Masao Nakabori
- Composer:
- Toru Fuyuki
- Production:
- Art Theatre Guild
- Status:
- Released
This Transient Life Cast & Crew
Main cast
Michiko Tsukasa
as Yuri
Ryo Tamura
as Masao
Eiji Okada
as Mori
Isao Sasaki
as Mori's Son
- Mitsuko Tanaka
Mitsuko Tanaka
as Reiko
- Haruhiko Okamura
Haruhiko Okamura
as Ogino
- Kozo Yamamura
Kozo Yamamura
as Father
Kin Sugai
as Mother
- Kotobuki Hananomoto
Kotobuki Hananomoto
as Iwashita
- Eiji Sato
Eiji Sato
Akiji Kobayashi
Minori Terada
Key crew
Directed by Akio Jissoji, written by Toshirō Ishidō, produced by Toyoaki Dan.
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This Transient Life Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 48 ratings.
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This Transient Life – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in This Transient Life?
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The main cast of This Transient Life (1970) includes Michiko Tsukasa, Ryo Tamura, Eiji Okada, Isao Sasaki and Mitsuko Tanaka. The film was directed by Akio Jissoji. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was This Transient Life released?
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This Transient Life was released on August 8, 1970 and runs for 2h 23m.
Is This Transient Life worth watching?
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This Transient Life (1970) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 48 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.