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Cast
Mami Ogawa
as Yuko (the widow)
Ichiko Kamata
as Toshiko
Kazuhiro Sano
as Nagatoshi (the monk)
Shirō Shimomoto
as Shin'emon
Bunmei Tobayama
as Seizo Sugawara (president)
Takeshi Itō
as Sadao Yamagishi
Setsuhiko Kobayashi
as Abiru
Mako
as Aiko Kitamura
Takeshi Iguchi
as Roku (Seizo's subordinate)
Yamishiro Yoimachi
as Employee
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1993
Runtime1h 01m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes1
DirectorTakahisa Zeze
WritersTakahisa Zeze
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Monk Farted
About The Monk Farted
The story is about Nagatoshi, a handsome and sexy monk played by Kazuhiro Sano, who is struggling for the widow he loves. Foreshadowing the prophecy of the Great Kanto Earthquake, the film is a highly entertaining theatrical spectacle that depicts the human condition of a downtown area undergoing development and the efforts of men and women who rebel against it.
Directed by Takahisa Zeze, The Monk Farted leans on a strong ensemble — Mami Ogawa, Ichiko Kamata, Kazuhiro Sano — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1993.
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