Naze Ikiru: Rennyo Shounin to Yoshizaki Enjou is a film based on the Japanese bestseller Naze Ikiru by Kentetsu Takamori , which was released in 2001 and sold over 1 million copies. In Brazil, it was titled Why We Live, published by Editora Satry. In 1992-1993, an original anime series was produced by AIC with 6 episodes about the life of the monk Shinran, called Sekai no Hikari: Shinran Seijin.
The film is scheduled to premiere on May 21st. The cast includes Kotaro Satomi from Agatha Christie no Meitantei Porto to Marple voicing Rennyo in his first anime role, Katsuyuki Konishi as Ryoken, Hideyuki Tanaka, Ayumi Fujimura , and Takaaki Seki.
The film tells the story of Ryouken, who has lost everything and feels desperate. He then meets the high priest Rennyo and decides to become his apprentice, but they are forced to flee Kyoto after becoming targets of other sects.
The Japanese news website Cinema Today posted the trailer for the film. Check it out:
Source: Cinema Today and Anime News Network