Summaries

Depicts the dissolution of a small family in a remote Japanese timber village.

Depicts the life of a family in a remote Japanese timber village. Family head Tahara Kozo lives with his mother Sachiko, wife Yasuyo, nephew Eisuke and young daughter Michiru. Economic recession and failed development plans cause tragedy in the family.—Brian Rawnsley <[email protected]>

Details

Keywords
  • japanese
  • directorial debut
  • minimalism
  • timber industry
  • forestry worker
Genres
  • Drama
Release date Oct 31, 1997
Countries of origin Japan
Language Japanese
Filming locations Nishiyoshino, Nara Prefecture, Japan
Production companies Bandai Visual Company Japan Satellite Broadcasting (JBS) Bitters End

Box office

Gross worldwide $1770

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 35m
Color Color
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio 1.66 : 1

Synopsis

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