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Passage to Buddha

1993·Movie
2h 6min

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Big heart, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline4
  • Fast Pace4

Heart

Moving and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Pathos7
  • Hopefulness7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Growing up and faith and meaning

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

A young boy mourns the death of his father, and begins a quest to find his mother. He encounters many people on the way who quote Buddhist precepts: an eccentric monk, a girl who grows up into a young woman, a prison inmate, a foul-mouthed doctor and the young son of a hard drinking astronomer. Each of them tell the boy to seek someone to help him find the truth and his mother.
Buddhist PhilosophySpiritual JourneyComing-of-AgeCharacter EncountersEmotional DepthPhilosophical ExplorationKorean CinemaHistorical SettingContemplative

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Passage to Buddha worth watching?

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Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Passage to Buddha?

2 h 6 min

Passage to Buddha runs 2 h 6 min.

What language is Passage to Buddha in?

Korean

It was made in Korean. Produced in South Korea.