Doujouji

Dojoji Temple

Doujouji

道成寺

Score⭐ 5.98
Rank#10500
Popularity#12052
TypeMovie
Episodes1
StatusFinished Airing
Aired1976
Duration18 min
RatingPG-13 - Teens 13 or older

Synopsis

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.

Additional Information

SourceOther
ProducersKadokawa Pictures Japan

Background

Winner of the 1976 Oofuji Noburou Award.