An Ocean to Cross (1980)
History
Set in Japan's Tenpyou era (729-749 CE), four young monks are sent to China to study Buddhism and bring a high priest back to Japan with them. The film tells the tale of the four monks' youth and the life and times of the high priest Ganjin.
Cast
Fusho
Yoei
Sailor
Rouben
Sailor
Captain
Ootomo no Komaro
Fujiwara no Kiyokawa
Genro
Onmyouji (Sorcerer)
Ganjin
Ryuuson
Narrator (voice)
Kibi no Makibi
Commander of the Guard Chou
Kaiyu
Gyougyou
Yoroshime
Abe no Nakamaro
Keiun
Koyoshi
Crew
Director
Writer
Director of Photography
Original Music Composer
Editor
Production Design
Sound
Assistant Director