Plot — What is Kodo about?
Shot on high-definition video during the 1998-99 "One Earth" tour of Japan's celebrated Kodo drummers, this illuminating documentary explores the lives and philosophy of the Kodo group, who beat taiko--the signature drums of their art--to express the universal language of Kodo, a word derived from ko (or "heartbeat") and do (a reference to a childlike purity of spirit). "To beat taiko is to face yourself," says leading player Ryutaro Kaneko, expressing Kodo's goal of a complete merging of mind, body, and spirit in the act of drumming. Made up of 42 members (20 of whom actually perform on stage), the Kodo group is seen training (four months each year, with eight months of touring) at Kodo village on the Japanese island of Sado, where the group had its origins in the early 1970s before officially naming itself "Kodo" in 1981.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2001 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | Japanese |
| Runtime | 69 min |
Kodo — FAQ
Is Kodo worth watching? Shot on high-definition video during the 1998-99 "One Earth" tour of Japan's celebrated Kodo drummers, this illuminating documentary explores the lives and philosophy of the Kodo group, who beat taiko--the signature drum
Who directed Kodo? Directed by Masahiro Itô.
Who is in the cast of Kodo? It stars Kodō Drummers, Yuriko Ishida.
Where can I stream Kodo? Streaming availability for Kodo is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Kodo release? It released in 2001.
