Utsu no Miko
Originally released in 1989. Utsu no Miko is a fantasy/science fiction film. directed by Kenji Yoshida. At just 85 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Toru Furuya, Eiko Yamada, and Hiroyuki Kinoshita
Synopsis
In the chaos of the Jinshin-no-Ran civil war of 762, a child with a small horn in his forehead was born. The child's mother condemned him as an oni and cast him away. An elderly shūgenja woman claimed the child and named him Utsunomiko, or 'Divine Child of the Heavens', telling Miko that his horn smybolizes the union of heaven and earth. Miko matured in the wilderness learning the ways of Shugendō, and soon started venturing into villages out of curiosity. He found that the common people of the villages live in poverty and suffering, and began using his spiritual powers to help them. But his anger at the self-serving rulers and their petty power-struggles grew until he came into open conflict with the Imperial Court, setting Miko down a long path as a champion of the oppressed.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 11, 1989
36 years ago
Runtime
1h 25m
85 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (2 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- KADOKAWA Shoten
- Trans Arts
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Utsu no Miko about?
In the chaos of the Jinshin-no-Ran civil war of 762, a child with a small horn in his forehead was born. The child's mother condemned him as an oni and cast him away. An elderly shūgenja woman cla...
Who directed Utsu no Miko?
Utsu no Miko was directed by Kenji Yoshida.
How long is Utsu no Miko?
Utsu no Miko has a runtime of 1 hours and 25 minutes (85 minutes total).
When was Utsu no Miko released?
Utsu no Miko was released on March 11, 1989 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Utsu no Miko?
The main cast of Utsu no Miko includes Toru Furuya, Eiko Yamada, Hiroyuki Kinoshita, Kyoko Hamura, Koichi Yamadera.