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Twiceborn*
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Twiceborn*

A film by Hiroshi Akabane

DramaFeatureTrailer & OtherFiction2020September 2020October 2020
Country
Japan
Running time
135 min
Year and edition
2020 - September-October 2020

↗Official websitetwicebornmovie.com

In July 1991, Satoru Ichijo is about to give a lecture in Tokyo Dome. The media pays attention to him as a “Great Charisma.” People who know Satoru recall him. Time goes back to a spring day right before the college graduation, Satoru receives a message from the spiritual world and realizes he has a mission to lead humankind to happiness. While he has constant contact with the spiritual world, Satoru becomes a successful businessman who everyone envies as an elite employee. He publishes “Spiritual Message” books one after another with his family's support and to enlighten the world. One day, spirits tell him an overwhelming mission. “Your mission as the Buddha reborn, is to save all people by spreading the Truth.” Satoru tries to rise up to fulfill his mission, but his decision is shaken by the devil’s temptation. In solitude, Satoru chooses to live his mission as “Savior”, leaves everything behind including his loved one, and steps out onto the stage of Tokyo dome…

TMFF Awards

  • September–October Feature 2020 Winner2nd Best Feature Film
4.0
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