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This Transient Life

7.419702h 23mMovieDrama

Near a remote Buddhist monastery, a young man falls in love with his sister and gets her pregnant. After a monk finds out, the young man becomes an assistant to a master sculptor, only to proceed to complicate matters with his affairs.

DirectorAkio Jissoji
WriterToshirō Ishidō
ProducerToyoaki Dan

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Cast · Directed by Akio Jissoji

MTMichiko Tsukasa
Michiko Tsukasa
Yuri
RTRyo Tamura
Ryo Tamura
Masao
EOEiji Okada
Eiji Okada
Mori
ISIsao Sasaki
Isao Sasaki
Mori's Son
MT
Mitsuko Tanaka
Reiko
HO
Haruhiko Okamura
Ogino
KY
Kozo Yamamura
Father
KSKin Sugai
Kin Sugai
Mother
KH
Kotobuki Hananomoto
Iwashita
ES
Eiji Sato
AKAkiji Kobayashi
Akiji Kobayashi
MTMinori Terada
Minori Terada

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This Transient Life — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams This Transient Life?

This Transient Life isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is This Transient Life on Netflix?

No, This Transient Life is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is This Transient Life on Amazon Prime Video?

No, This Transient Life isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch This Transient Life for free?

This Transient Life isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for This Transient Life?

This Transient Life hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around September 26, 1970. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.

Is there a sequel to This Transient Life?

Yes — This Transient Life is followed by Mandala (1971) in the Buddhist Trilogy Collection.

Is there a prequel to This Transient Life?

This Transient Life is the first film in the Buddhist Trilogy Collection.

Is This Transient Life part of a trilogy?

Yes — This Transient Life is part of a trilogy, alongside Mandala (1971) and Poem (1972).

How many movies are in the Buddhist Trilogy Collection?

There are 3 films in the Buddhist Trilogy Collection: This Transient Life (1970), Mandala (1971) and Poem (1972).