Children of the Great Buddha
October 23, 1952
1h 42m
Overview
The final film in the Beehive trilogy. Set in post-war Nara, it follows a group of orphans living in a temple who support themselves by acting as guides for tourists visiting the Great Buddha.
Directed by
Where to watch
In United States
Not available to stream, rent, or buy in United States right now.
Cast
Ayako Akabori
WidowYoshimasa Chiba
Yoshi-bôKeiko Fukushima
Soldier's wifeKiyoshi Kawanishi
SeijiYukiko Himori
Setsuko, Bus guideYotaka Iwamoto
HôtaYoshio Kinuta
GenjiShinichiro Kubota
IchiunHiroyuki Mihara
HiroyukiYoshiharu Miyauchi
Ryôhei, carverSadao Nakamura
Tan-kôYuzaburo Shimada
Demobilized soldierMayumi Utagawa
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