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The Zen Diary (2022)

Movie ★ 7.2 112 min

Drama

An essayist, he finds peace in his mountain life. His routine is pleasantly disturbed by occasional visits from Machiko, his editor and love interest, as he struggles to let go of his late wife's ashes.

Yuji Nakae Director Yuji Nakae Writer

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Quick facts

Released
November 11, 2022
Runtime
112 min
IMDb
tt22651844
Country
Japan
Language
Japanese
Studio
Office Shirous

Themes

Cast

Kenji Sawada Kenji Sawada Tsutomu Takako Matsu Takako Matsu Machiko Naomi Nishida Naomi Nishida Mika Toshinori Omi Toshinori Omi Ryu Fumi Dan Fumi Dan Fumiko Shōhei Hino Shōhei Hino Carpenter Tomoko Naraoka Tomoko Naraoka Chie Koihachi Takigawa Photographer

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Zen Diary about?
An essayist, he finds peace in his mountain life. His routine is pleasantly disturbed by occasional visits from Machiko, his editor and love interest, as he struggles to let go of his late wife's ashes.
Who directed The Zen Diary?
The Zen Diary was directed by Yuji Nakae.
Who stars in The Zen Diary?
The Zen Diary stars Kenji Sawada, Takako Matsu, Naomi Nishida, Toshinori Omi.
When was The Zen Diary released?
The Zen Diary is a 2022 drama film.
Where can I watch The Zen Diary?
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