Twiceborn (2020)

Follows Satoru, a successful businessman who relinquishes everything to pursue his true calling: the happiness of humankind.

Director:

Hiroshi Akabane

Writers:

Ryuho Okawa (original story), Sayaka Okawa (screenplay)

Stars:

Hiroaki Tanaka, Fumika Shimizu, Nao Hashegawa

Cast

Cast overview:
Hiroaki Tanaka	...	Satoru Ichijo
Fumika Shimizu	...	Miho Tachibana
Nao Hashegawa	...	Chiaki Minase
Shirô Namiki	...	Isobe Board Director
Shunsuke Kubozuka	...	Osamu Hinata
Miyoko Yoshimoto	...	Yumiko Nakamura
Yoshimi Ashikawa	...	Kimiyo Ichijo
Tamotsu Ishibashi	...	Nobutada

Storyline

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.

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Taglines:

The sun shall rise again.

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for thematic content, some unsettling images and brief violence

User Reviews

Buddhism intro

Asia is taking over the American movie industry. Here is the introduction to their religion. Well made movie, campy special effects but positive message. I'm Christian so a waste of time for me.

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

Japan

Language:

English

Release Date:

16 October 2020 (USA)

Also Known As:

Twiceborn

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$5,217, 18 October 2020

Gross USA:

$11,527

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$5,880,157

Company Credits

Production Co:

IRH Press Co.

Technical Specs

Runtime:

135 min

Color:

Color