USC Fisher Museum of Art
Discover art spanning five centuries at USC Fisher Museum of Art.
Ongoing
Discover art spanning five centuries at USC Fisher Museum of Art.
Ongoing
Abraxas
Center for Japanese Religions and Culture
Friday, April 27, 2012 : 8:00pm to 10:00pm
University Park Campus
Robert Zemeckis Digital Arts Center
Ron Howard Screening Room
Free
This 2010 film by director Naoki Kato centers on Jonen, who was a punk-rock musician in his youth, but is now a Buddhist monk with a wife and five-year-old son.
During his career-day speech at a local high school, Jonen has a public breakdown that leads to a deep depression. He realizes the importance of music to his life. In an attempt to raise Jonen’s spirits, the compassionate chief monk suggests that Jonen play a live show. As he plans for the concert, Jonen faces challenges from past loss, small-town resistance, and the possibility of alienating his family.
Kana Yoshida