Overview

The story takes place during the end of the Pacific War and the aftermath period and it focuses on Mizoguchi, who is the son of a Buddhist Priest. When his father dies, he’s sent to the Temple of the Golden Pavilion in Kyoto. Mizoguchi is physically unattractive and becomes, in some way, jealous of the beautiful Temple that he loves so much.

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Movie Details

Release Date

July 17, 1976

Runtime

110 minutes

Director

Yoichi Takabayashi

Rating

6.8/10

Production Companies

Art Theatre Guild Takabayashi Yoichi Production Eizo Kyoto Film Co.

The Temple of the Golden Pavillion

Overview