Destiny: The Tale of Kamakura
2017, Japanese. Directed by Takashi Yamazaki.
Set in an alternate universe, the ancient capital of Kamakura is a vibrant town where fantastical creatures live alongside humans. Akiko is a cheerful publishing assistant who moves into town after marrying Masakazu, a popular mystery writer. Akiko is surprised by the unusual town but enjoys the new curiosities surrounding her. However, just as she was beginning to settle in, a trifling incident sweeps her spirit to the underworld too soon. Convinced that destiny has something else in store for his wife, Masakazu journeys into the underworld to bring back Akiko’s spirit.
- Runtime
- 2h 9m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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Cast & crew
- Takashi YamazakiDirector
- Masato SakaiMasakazu Isshiki
- Mitsuki TakahataAkiko Isshiki
- Shinichi TsutsumiHonda
- Sakura AndoGrim Reaper
- Min TanakaBinbogami
- Tamao NakamuraKin
- Mikako IchikawaSatoko Honda
- Tsuyoshi MuroHiroshi
- Jun KanameDetective Inari
- Koji OhkuraDetective Kawahara
- Hiroshi KanbeDetective Osoreyama
- Jun KunimuraChief Daibutsu
Details
- Released
- 9 December 2017
- Original title
- DESTINY 鎌倉ものがたり
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Takashi Yamazaki
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What Destiny: The Tale of Kamakura is based on
Destiny: The Tale of Kamakura is based on Kamakura Monogatari, a manga series.
Manga series
Kamakura Monogatari
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Destiny: The Tale of Kamakura runs 129 minutes (2h 9m).
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Destiny: The Tale of Kamakura isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Destiny: The Tale of Kamakura?
If you liked Destiny: The Tale of Kamakura, try Ugetsu, Mononoke the Movie: The Phantom in the Rain, Bleach the Movie: Fade to Black.
Who directed Destiny: The Tale of Kamakura?
Destiny: The Tale of Kamakura (2017) was directed by Takashi Yamazaki and stars Masato Sakai, Mitsuki Takahata, Shinichi Tsutsumi.
What is Destiny: The Tale of Kamakura based on?
Destiny: The Tale of Kamakura is based on Kamakura Monogatari, a manga series.