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 filmaker Kihachiro Kawamoto. This film utilizes both stop motion and standard animation techniques.

formatMOVIE

statusFINISHED

Release dateundefined null, 1976

Film 1

duration19 min

studioKadokawa Pictures Japan

genresSupernatural

Score54% ❤

RomajiDoujouji

native道成寺

staff

Kihachirou KawamotoDirector

Charactères

STAFF

Kihachirou KawamotoDirector

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