Enlightenment Guaranteed (2000)

Two Strangers in a Strange Land.

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Two middle aged German brothers - one New Age and recently divorced, the other uptight and sceptical - travel to a Zen monastery in Japan in search of enlightenment, or perhaps just in search of themselves.

Director: Doris Dörrie
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Runtime: 109 min
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Cast

Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch, 日本語
Original Language: de

Themes

Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness

Keywords

japan, brother, zen, new age, travel, woman director

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Enlightenment Guaranteed about?
Two middle aged German brothers - one New Age and recently divorced, the other uptight and sceptical - travel to a Zen monastery in Japan in search of enlightenment, or perhaps just in search of themselves.
Who directed Enlightenment Guaranteed?
Enlightenment Guaranteed was directed by Doris Dörrie.
Who stars in Enlightenment Guaranteed?
Enlightenment Guaranteed stars Uwe Ochsenknecht, Gustav Peter Wöhler, Petra Zieser, Ulrike Kriener, Heiner Lauterbach, Wilson Gonzalez Ochsenknecht.
How long is Enlightenment Guaranteed?
Enlightenment Guaranteed has a runtime of 1h 49m (109 minutes).
What genre is Enlightenment Guaranteed?
Enlightenment Guaranteed is a Comedy, Drama film.
Where was Enlightenment Guaranteed produced?
Enlightenment Guaranteed was produced in Germany.
What are the themes of Enlightenment Guaranteed?
The themes of Enlightenment Guaranteed include: Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness.