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Rennyo was the key figure responsible for the restoration of Shin Buddhism in Japan, in particular the Honganji lineage that had a slump in its fortunes during the Middle Ages. According to the legend, his motivation was a pivotal childhood incident at the age of six when his mother summoned him and told him about his destiny to revive the fortunes of the Honganji school to which he was the next in line. She then mysteriously disappeared from the temple. Taking her words to heart, from a background of great poverty and hardship, at the age of 16 he set out to spread the word across the land.
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Quick facts
Year
1981
Runtime
1h 33m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 9.0/10
Votes
1
Genre
Animation
Director
Language
JA
Cast
buddhism
buddhist
stop motion
anime
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Questions about Rennyo and His Mother
How long is Rennyo and His Mother?
Rennyo and His Mother has a runtime of 1h 33m (1 hour and 33 minutes).
Who directed Rennyo and His Mother?
Rennyo and His Mother was directed by Kihachiro Kawamoto and released in 1981.
What genre is Rennyo and His Mother?
Rennyo and His Mother is a Animation film (1981).
Who stars in Rennyo and His Mother?
The cast of Rennyo and His Mother includes Masaaki Daimon, Kimiko Ikegami, Pinko Izumi, Kyôko Kishida, Asao Koike.
What is the TMDB rating for Rennyo and His Mother?
Rennyo and His Mother has a TMDB rating of 9.0/10 based on 1 votes.
