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Prince Shōtoku

20013hMikio Sato
IMDb 8.8

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In the late 6th century, the leaders of the Yamato Dynasty had no clear plan for the creation of a unified state. Battles still raged among various warrior clans. Prince Shotoku, second son of Emperor Yomei, strived to create a new nation out of this chaos. NHK captures this great man from a time in history rarely depicted on screen, in a story of epic proportions.

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What is Prince Shōtoku (2001) about?

In the late 6th century, the leaders of the Yamato Dynasty had no clear plan for the creation of a unified state. Battles still raged among various warrior clans. Prince Shotoku, second son of Emperor Yomei, strived to create a new nation out of this chaos. NHK captures this great man from a time in history rarely depicted on screen, in a story of epic proportions.

Who stars in Prince Shōtoku?

Prince Shōtoku stars Masahiro Motoki (Prince Shōtoku), Miki Nakatani (Tojiko no iratsume), Akira Takarada (Prince Anahobe), Sul Kyung-gu (Yi Jin), Ken Ogata (Soga no Umako). The film was directed by Mikio Sato.

How long is Prince Shōtoku?

Prince Shōtoku has a runtime of 3 min and premiered in 2001.

Is Prince Shōtoku worth watching?

Prince Shōtoku holds an IMDb rating of 8.8/10. Fans of History, Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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