Saint Young Men 2nd Century (2019)
What if Jesus and Buddha were roommates in modern-day Tokyo?
SAINT☆YOUNG MEN 2nd Century imagines a world where Jesus Christ (Kenichi Matsuyama; Death Note) and Gautama Buddha (Shōta Sometani; Himizu) take a vacation on earth and become roommates in an apartment in Tokyo. When the two attempt to hide their identities and partake in all that modern Japanese society has to offer, including cosplay in the otaku mecca that is Akihabara, hilarious antics are sure to ensue! From shopping for rice cookers to playing the lottery, not to mention an unexpected brush with the law—this film offers a refreshing and imaginative narrative of two supreme beings’ perspectives of the mundanity of everyday life in Japan. Based on the popular slice-of-life manga SAINT☆YOUNG MEN, serialised in Japan since 2006, this comedic series of vignettes featuring Jesus and Buddha are sure to put a smile on your face.
Cast
- Kenichi Matsuyama - Jesus
- Shota Sometani - Buddha
- Jiro Sato - 医者
- Yuki Yamada - Police Officer
Themes
Absurd Fun and Cinema Homage, Spoof and Parody Films, Superhero Spoof and Comedy Fun, Parody and Spoof
Keywords
buddhism, christianity, roommates, buddha, parody, apartment house, jesus christ
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Saint Young Men 2nd Century about?
- SAINT☆YOUNG MEN 2nd Century imagines a world where Jesus Christ (Kenichi Matsuyama; Death Note) and Gautama Buddha (Shōta Sometani; Himizu) take a vacation on earth and become roommates in an apartment in Tokyo. When the two attempt to hide their identities and partake in all that modern Japanese society has to offer, including cosplay in the otaku mecca that is Akihabara, hilarious antics are sure to ensue! From shopping for rice cookers to playing the lottery, not to mention an unexpected brush with the law—this film offers a refreshing and imaginative narrative of two supreme beings’ perspectives of the mundanity of everyday life in Japan. Based on the popular slice-of-life manga SAINT☆YOUNG MEN, serialised in Japan since 2006, this comedic series of vignettes featuring Jesus and Buddha are sure to put a smile on your face.
- Who directed Saint Young Men 2nd Century?
- Saint Young Men 2nd Century was directed by Yuichi Fukuda.
- Who stars in Saint Young Men 2nd Century?
- Saint Young Men 2nd Century stars Kenichi Matsuyama, Shota Sometani, Jiro Sato, Yuki Yamada.
- How long is Saint Young Men 2nd Century?
- Saint Young Men 2nd Century has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Saint Young Men 2nd Century?
- Saint Young Men 2nd Century is a Comedy, Fantasy film.
- Where was Saint Young Men 2nd Century produced?
- Saint Young Men 2nd Century was produced in Japan.
- What are the themes of Saint Young Men 2nd Century?
- The themes of Saint Young Men 2nd Century include: Absurd Fun and Cinema Homage, Spoof and Parody Films, Superhero Spoof and Comedy Fun, Parody and Spoof.