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The Face of Jizo

2004Movie1 h 39 min

Drama
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1

Summary

Based on a play by Hisashi Inoue, it focuses on the sufferings of the survivors of Hiroshima. The film takes place during 4 days in the summer of 1948, as the ghost of her father visits Mitsué (Rié Miyama).

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, scares or warmth.

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Cast

3 of 3

Crew

Directed by
Kazuo Kuroki
Written by
Hisashi Inoue, Kazuo Kuroki
Produced by
Satoshi Kono, Natsuko Kitani
Music by
Yukio Kubota, Teizō Matsumura

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Facts

July 31, 2004 · 1 h 39 min · Drama

Released
July 31, 2004
Runtime
1 h 39 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
1 country

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream The Face of Jizo?"

Questions about The Face of Jizo

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Face of Jizo?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Face of Jizo worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 7.1).

Is The Face of Jizo okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Face of Jizo plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Face of Jizo good for date night?

and 2 moreFamily Movie NightAdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPublic Viewing Safe

It's better for a family night: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for families.

Is The Face of Jizo in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.