Dojoji Temple
Dojoji Temple
Directed by Kihachiro Kawamoto • 1976 • 19m • ★ 6.3
Dojoji Temple
Animation
Fantasy
Horror
Original Title
道成寺
Director
Kihachiro Kawamoto
Year
1976
Country
Japan
Language
No Language
japan
temple
Summary
Dojoji Temple, brought to life by Kihachiro Kawamoto, weaves elements of horror and fantasy into the traditional fabric of Japan. During a pilgrimage to the temple, a young monk crosses paths with a widowed woman. This brief and tense encounter leaves behind a tale of pursuit that will never end. The moment passion turns to betrayal, the destructive power within the woman is unleashed. Crafted with the subtleties of the art of animation, this dark fairy tale possesses an eerie atmosphere that delves into the deepest, darkest recesses of the human soul.
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