The Face of Jizo(2004)
父と暮せば
The Face of Jizo Synopsis
Based on a play by Hisashi Inoue, it focuses on the sufferings of the survivors of Hiroshima. The film takes place during 4 days in the summer of 1948, as the ghost of her father visits Mitsué (Rié Miyama). He had somehow learned that she has fallen in love, and tries to convince her to start her new life. But Mitsué obstinately refuses his warm and humorous encouragements : « People were killed in my place. I do not have the right to find happiness », she says.
The Face of Jizo (2004) is a drama film directed by Kazuo Kuroki, released on July 31, 2004 with a runtime of 1h 39m. It stars Rie Miyazawa, Yoshio Harada and Tadanobu Asano. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 9 ratings.
- Director:
- Kazuo Kuroki
- Writers:
- Hisashi Inoue, Kazuo Kuroki
- Producers:
- Satoshi Kono, Natsuko Kitani
- Cinematographer:
- Tatsuo Suzuki
- Composer:
- Teizō Matsumura
- Production:
- Eisei Gekijo, Bandai Visual, NIHON SKY WAY, TV Tokyo Medianet, AOI Pro., Pal Entertainments Production, Nikkatsu Studio
- Status:
- Released
The Face of Jizo Cast & Crew
Main cast
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Directed by Kazuo Kuroki, written by Hisashi Inoue and Kazuo Kuroki, produced by Satoshi Kono and Natsuko Kitani.
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The Face of Jizo Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 9 ratings.
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The Face of Jizo – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Face of Jizo online?
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The Face of Jizo (2004) is available to stream on Hulu, U-NEXT and FOD, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Face of Jizo?
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The main cast of The Face of Jizo (2004) includes Rie Miyazawa, Yoshio Harada and Tadanobu Asano. The film was directed by Kazuo Kuroki. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Face of Jizo released?
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The Face of Jizo was released on July 31, 2004 and runs for 1h 39m.
Is The Face of Jizo worth watching?
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The Face of Jizo (2004) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 9 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.