History ·Drama · 1991 · 1h 50m

Mandala: Kobo Daishi Kukai in His Youth

曼荼羅　若き日の弘法大師・空海

Mandala: Kobo Daishi Kukai in His Youth poster
Director
Teng Wenji
Cast
Toshiyuki Nagashima as Kukai Junko Sakurada as Kimusume Ryo Tengu as Kotsuchi Ayako Kuribayashi as Coconut Kawarazaki Kenzo as Ambassador Kai Daisaku as Bharamon
Crew
Teng Wenji — Writer
Synopsis

A historical drama depicting the youth of Japanese Buddhist monk, poet, and calligrapher, Kūkai, also known as Kōbō Daishi, as he travels to China's Tang Dynasty to study under Huiguo.

Key Collaborators
Teng Wenji Director Teng Wenji Writer
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