Nichiren and the Great Mongol Invasion (1958)
During the 1200's, legendary Buddhist monk Nichiren returns from his studies to lead Japan out of moral crisis and prepare to fight Mongol invaders by creating a new form of Buddhism. He runs afoul of the existing Buddhist sects and their government supporters and is persecuted. Can Nichiren persevere before the Mongol fleet reaches Japanese shores?
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Nichiren
Hôjô Tokimune
Yasaburô
Shijo Kingo
Nichirô
Hiki Kojirô
Nisshô
Yoshino
Hagie
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