The Mask and Destiny
The Mask and Destiny
1955, Japanese. Directed by Noboru Nakamura.
Shuzenji Monogatari (The Mask and Destiny) is based on a 12th-century Japanese legend. An abortive royal romance leads to an escalating series of tragedies. The central character is a Japanese monarch who would prefer to live a humble existence as a maskmaker. Unfortunately, events -- and destiny -- are against him. When first released, Shuzenji Monogatari was held in far lower esteem than such recent Japanese films as Gate of Hell and Samurai. Nevertheless, the film was selected as an entry at the Venice Film Festival, possibly on the strength of its excellent production values.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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- Released
- 12 July 1955
- Original title
- 修禅寺物語
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Toshio Yasumi
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The Mask and Destiny runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
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The Mask and Destiny isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 12 July 1955. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Mask and Destiny?
If you liked The Mask and Destiny, try Samurai Rebellion, Taboo, The Ballad of Narayama.
Who directed The Mask and Destiny?
The Mask and Destiny (1955) was directed by Noboru Nakamura and stars Teiji Takahashi, Chikage Awashima, Keiko Kishi.