Movie

TANNISHO

2019

A quiet, contemplative journey through faith and friendship, offering gentle wisdom and moments of sorrow.

Overview: Yuien is a troubled young man. He meets the Buddhist monk Shinran, and listens to his teachings. Shinran takes him on as his disciple, and they travel together, with experiences both joyous and heartbreaking awaiting them on the road.
How it feels: Earnest, melancholic, warm and uplifting. Slow-burning and needs your attention.
About: Faith, friendship, identity, grief
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Full breakdown

Tone: earneststrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 1 of 3
upliftingstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: faith
friendship
identity
grief
redemption
Places: countryside
road trip
Era: period
Audience: teen
Form: animated
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none