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The Temple of Wild Geese

6.5(16)19621h 38m1

Satoko is a mistress by trade or fate: when her master, the silkscreen artist of the Kohoan Temple in Kyoto, dies, she is given to the temple's lascivious head priest Kikuchi. She is drawn to a melancholy young acolyte, Jinen, who has observed the profligacy of his cruel master and Satoko's utter dependence on the man. Jinen is both fascinated and disturbed by Satoko's interest in him; he is similarly caught between loathing of Kikuchi and of the dark circumstances of his birth and his own moral weakness. The story unfolds in a dreamlike manner—a flashback inspired by a now-infamous image on a silkscreen in the souvenir shop at the so-called Temple of the Wild Geese.

  • TMDB

    6.5/10

    16 votes

Status
Released
Budget
Box office
Language
Japanese
  • based on novel or book

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Release dates

  • JapanJP

    • Theatrical21 Jan 1962
  • TaiwanTW

    • Theatrical (limited)21 Aug 2026

Frequently asked questions

When was The Temple of Wild Geese released?
The Temple of Wild Geese was released on 21 January 1962.
Where can I watch The Temple of Wild Geese online?
The Temple of Wild Geese is available on U-NEXT in JP. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
Is there a Hindi trailer for The Temple of Wild Geese?
No verified Hindi trailer for The Temple of Wild Geese is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
What is the rating of The Temple of Wild Geese?
The Temple of Wild Geese holds a 6.5/10 audience score from 16 votes.
Who directed The Temple of Wild Geese?
The Temple of Wild Geese (1962) was directed by Yūzō Kawashima.
How long is The Temple of Wild Geese?
The Temple of Wild Geese runs for 1h 38m.

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