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'The Burmese Harp' (1956) by Kon Ichikawa. A classic of world cinema.

The scene where the protagonist hides inside a forest statue of a reclining Buddha.

Where is this location, in real life?

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interesting points raised in the above review, about Right-Wing factionism which persists to this day, in Japan

Feliks wrote: "interesting points raised in the above review, about Right-Wing factionism which persists to this day, in Japan"

Nice hint, but Im stumped.

No quizzo this.

I actually wanna know the answer to this, because I myself no canna ken the answer.

Seems to me right wing attitudes exist sort of in nature. I think they grow out of fear and can tend towards cruelty depending on the degree of fearfulness. Have I picked up the correct end of the stick?

Well I'm still seeking the location of that buddha shrine, but your speculation is interesting

Seems like reclining buddhas in forest setting are not uncommon

Mawlamyine, Myanmar (Burma)
The world's largest reclining Buddha, the Giant Buddha of Mudon.

Don't know...just guessing

lots of photos Feliks when you google something like "reclining buddha in forest Burma". Maybe you'll recognise it.

Yes indeed, believe me I browsed through many such photos and tried many different keyword combinations

This one in the film certainly doesn't seem like it's the world's largest; it's just the size of maybe a Winnebago or what Brits call a 'caravan'(?)

Anyway since its not noted for as the #1 in the world, this is maybe what makes it hard to pin down

Thanks though, for your efforts on my behalf!

you betcha

I realize it would be discouraging, sorry, but could it have been just a movie set?

yes, I'm sure you'd have almost worn the letters off a keyboard with searching

could've been very frustrating