Black Ox

Black Ox (2024)

Overview: In the Meiji Period, in the 19th century Japan, transitioning towards modernization, BLACK OX explores the relationship between man and ox, inspired by the “Ten Ox-Herding Pictures” a series of short poems and illustrations from Zen Buddhism tradition that depict the path to enlightenment and spiritual awakening. BLACK OX follows the life of a Man, a former hunter-gatherer who loses his connection to the gods of nature and to his spirituality in the process of becoming a farmer and becoming “Japanese” during the nation’s period of westernization in the Meiji Period. Transitioning from a life in the mountains to a life in the farm, one day he comes across a Black Ox. He somehow succeeds in leading the reluctant animal back to his home, and begins living with it. The OX becomes his companion in a life of seasons in the attempt to reconnect with nature.

Release Date: 8 November 2024

Runtime: 1 hour and 54 minutes

Genre: Drama

Language: 日本語

Company: Nikoniko Film, Moolin Films, Cineric Creative, Cinema Inutile and Fourier Films Inc.

Status: Released

Writer: Tetsuichirô Tsuta, Koichi Kubodera, Masayuki Ueda and Keita Kumano

Director: Tetsuichirô Tsuta

Producer: Tetsuichirô Tsuta, Shozo Ichiyama, Eric Nyari, Yin-Yu Huang and Alex C. Lo

Vote Average: 7.6

Vote Count: 525

Country: Japan and Taiwan

Cast

Actor Name Character Name
Lee Kang-sheng
Ryubun Sumori
FukuyoOx
Kai Hoshino Sandy
Yukiyo Imamura
Kei Takei
Min Tanaka
Rie Shimizu
Everett Kennedy Brown
Kouji Yamaguchi
Manabu Kishimoto
Kanroku
Blanca Adika
Mokugusha

Screenshots

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Ratings

7.6/10 based on 525 votes.

Review

Black Ox is a genre film blending Drama themes with strong direction from Tetsuichirô Tsuta. Produced under Nikoniko Film, Moolin Films, Cineric Creative, Cinema Inutile and Fourier Films Inc., the movie runs 1 hour and 54 minutes and has been praised for its performances and production. At khatrimaza.co.in, it stands out as a highlight of 8 November 2024 cinema.

FAQs

Q: What is the genre of the Black Ox?
A: It falls into Drama genre.

Q: When is the Black Ox releasing?
A: The release date is 8 November 2024.

Q: Who wrote the Black Ox?
A: The Black Ox is written by Tetsuichirô Tsuta, Koichi Kubodera, Masayuki Ueda and Keita Kumano.

Q: What is the runtime of Black Ox?
A: The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 54 minutes.

Q: Who directed the Black Ox?
A: Tetsuichirô Tsuta directed the Black Ox.