Enlightenment Guaranteed

Enlightenment Guaranteed

2000 · 109 min · DE · 6.9 (19 votes)
Dir. Doris Dörrie · Starring Uwe Ochsenknecht, Gustav Peter Wöhler, Petra Zieser, Ulrike Kriener, Heiner Lauterbach, Wilson Gonzalez Ochsenknecht

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.

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A contemplative journey where two brothers grapple with existential questions amidst the serene beauty of Japan. It's a gentle, wry exploration of spirituality and self-discovery, perfect for a quiet evening.

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