Zen(2009)
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Zen Synopsis
In the early 1200s, Dogen brought Chinese Zen philosophy to Japan, and established the Japanese Zen school of Buddhism. He taught that a person was capable of realizing Buddhahood within himself, by way of Zazen. Zazen is extended hours of sitting and meditating to achieve a state of “Mu” (nothingness, or empty existence).
Zen (2009) is a drama and history film directed by Banmei Takahashi, released on January 10, 2009 with a runtime of 2h 7m. It stars Kantarô Nakamura, Yuki Uchida, Ryushin Tei and Kengo Kora. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 31 ratings.
- Director:
- Banmei Takahashi
- Writers:
- Tetsuo Ohtani, Banmei Takahashi
- Cinematographer:
- Noriyuki Mizuguchi
- Composer:
- Ryudo Uzaki
- Production:
- KADOKAWA
- Revenue:
- $2,877,113
- Status:
- Released
Zen (2009) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Zen before you stream it.
Zen Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kantarô Nakamura
as Dogen
Yuki Uchida
as Orin
Ryushin Tei
as Ji-uen / Kugyo Minamoto
Kengo Kora
Tatsuya Fujiwara
Jun Murakami
Masanobu Katsumura
Zheng Tianyong
Keiko Takahashi
Show Aikawa
Takashi Sasano
Kenichiro Yasui
Key crew
Directed by Banmei Takahashi, written by Tetsuo Ohtani and Banmei Takahashi.
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Zen Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 31 ratings.
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Zen – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Zen online?
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Zen (2009) is available to stream on Hulu and KADOKAWA channel Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video and FOD. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Zen?
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The main cast of Zen (2009) includes Kantarô Nakamura, Yuki Uchida, Ryushin Tei, Kengo Kora and Tatsuya Fujiwara. The film was directed by Banmei Takahashi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Zen released?
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Zen was released on January 10, 2009 and runs for 2h 7m.
Is Zen worth watching?
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Zen (2009) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 31 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Zen?
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Yes. The official Zen trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.