Nichiren and the Great Mongol Invasion

During the 1200's, legendary Buddhist monk Nichiren returns from his studies to lead Japan out of moral crisis and prepare to fight Mongol invaders by creating a new form of Buddhism. He runs afoul of the existing Buddhist sects and their government supporters and is persecuted. Can Nichiren persevere before the Mongol fleet reaches Japanese shores?

Top Billed Cast

Kazuo Hasegawa

Nichiren

Raizō Ichikawa

Hôjô Tokimune

Shintarō Katsu

Shijo Kingo

Naritoshi Hayashi

Nichirô

Shoji Umewaka

Hiki Kojirô