JAKUCHO: An Extraordinary Life of a Japanese Nun

JAKUCHO: An Extraordinary Life of a Japanese Nun

2022 ja 96 minutes

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Documentary about the Buddhist nun Setouchi Jakucho, who continued writing until her death in November 2021 at the age of 99. Features words of wisdom and personal revelations in never-seen-before footage captured by Nakamura Yu over a 17-year period. Setouchi Jakucho achieved undisputed acclaim as a feminist author with numerous semi-autobiographical novels based on personal experiences, including affairs and elopement. The film shows her attitude of fully embracing life even after becoming a Buddhist nun at age 51, which earned her wide-spread popularity in Japan.

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Jakucho Setouchi

Jakucho Setouchi

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