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The Great Buddha Arrival (2018) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 2018 · 60 mins · Japanese
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- Directed by
- Hiroto Yokokawa
- Starring
- Shirô Sano, Akira Takarada, Philip Granger, Masanori Kikuzawa, Yukijiro Hotaru, Norman England
- Budget
- $100K
This film reimagines the lost 1934 classic, The Giant Buddha Statue’s Travel Through The Country, with the involvement of director Yoshiro Edamasa’s grandson. Originating from Japan, it presents a modern kaiju story rooted in what is considered to be the first kaiju film. The narrative explores a journey to Sukhavati, offering a unique and visually stunning cinematic experience.
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