The Voyage of Bashô(2019)
Le voyage de Bashô
The Voyage of Bashô Synopsis
A fictionalised documentary about the great Japanese poet Bashô (1644–1694), the spiritual father of haiku poetry. A monk, portraying the poet, journeys through Japan, following Bashô's journal and writing many of his haikus. A ruminant, poetic, Zen Buddhist observation of nature – a return to the lost paradise of unspoilt nature.
The Voyage of Bashô (2019) is a documentary and drama film directed by Richard Dindo, released on March 7, 2019 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars Hiroaki Kawamoto and Higuchi Seitaro.
- Director:
- Richard Dindo
- Writers:
- Richard Dindo
- Producers:
- Morii Atsushi, Pierre-André Thiébaud, Richard Dindo
- Cinematographer:
- Roger Walch
- Production:
- PCT Cinéma & Télévision, Lea Produktion, RTS
- Status:
- Released
The Voyage of Bashô (2019) Trailer
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The Voyage of Bashô Cast & Crew
Main cast
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Directed by Richard Dindo, written by Richard Dindo, produced by Morii Atsushi, Pierre-André Thiébaud and Richard Dindo.
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The Voyage of Bashô – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Voyage of Bashô online?
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The Voyage of Bashô (2019) is available to stream on filmingo, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Sky Store and filmingo. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Voyage of Bashô?
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The main cast of The Voyage of Bashô (2019) includes Hiroaki Kawamoto and Higuchi Seitaro. The film was directed by Richard Dindo. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Voyage of Bashô released?
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The Voyage of Bashô was released on March 7, 2019 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is there a trailer for The Voyage of Bashô?
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