Doujouji

(Dojoji Temple)

Genres: Drama , Past , Historical

Type

movie

Episodes

1

Status

finished

Ep.Length

19 Min

Rating

PG

Aired

1976-01-01

Season

Winter 1976

Description:

Based on an ancient legend, Dojoji Temple tells the story of a young priest who finds himself the object of intense infatuation and lust from a young woman. As he rebuffs her advances she becomes more and more desperate eventually turning herself into a gigantic serpent. The priest is hidden under the bell of the temple but the woman's passion is so intense that escape is impossible. A short animation from filmmaker Kihachiro Kawamoto. This film utilizes both stop motion and standard animation techniques.

Alternative Titles:

道成寺, Doujouji Temple, Dojoji

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Description:

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Episodes

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Description:

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Type

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Episodes

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Ep.Length

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Rating

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Status

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Aired

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