This Transient Life
1970, Japanese. Directed by Akio Jissoji.
Near a remote Buddhist monastery, a young man falls in love with his sister and gets her pregnant. After a monk finds out, the young man becomes an assistant to a master sculptor, only to proceed to complicate matters with his affairs.
- Runtime
- 2h 23m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Buddhist Trilogy Collection
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Details
- Released
- 8 August 1970
- Original title
- 無常
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Toshirō Ishidō
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This Transient Life: quick answers
What comes after This Transient Life?
Next in the series: Mandala (1971) and Poem (1972).
Is This Transient Life worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 48 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is This Transient Life?
This Transient Life runs 143 minutes (2h 23m).
Does This Transient Life have a post-credits scene?
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This Transient Life parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for This Transient Life yet.
Which OTT platform is This Transient Life on?
This Transient Life isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 8 August 1970. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like This Transient Life?
If you liked This Transient Life, try The Insect Woman, Undercurrent, The Glass House.
Who directed This Transient Life?
This Transient Life (1970) was directed by Akio Jissoji and stars Michiko Tsukasa, Ryo Tamura, Eiji Okada.